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GAF Process Engineer in Mt. Vernon, Indiana
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team or Function Overview
GAF is looking for a Process Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team for the manufacturing site in Mt. Vernon, IN (about 20 miles west of Evansville). This site was founded in 1973 and supports the production of high-quality asphaltic shingles and rolled roofing materials.
Summary
This is a unique opportunity for an Engineering professional to be exposed to a wide range of engineering functions (process improvement, root cause analysis, quality trials) at our asphalt-shingle manufacturing plant. The Process Engineer will ensure accuracy, consistency and quality of our manufacturing processes. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to collaborate with Operations to drive overall process improvements, and doesn't mind getting hands on and a little dirty in the process!
Essential Duties
Support all plant product qualifications, process capability studies, raw materials trials/qualifications and product development/improvement projects
Work with the Technical Manager to support all R&D Department Plant Trial Requests (PTR’s). Ensure trials are accurately conducted and reported per required standards, timelines and accounting cycles
Identify production or process problems and prepare/implement solutions as needed, using standard tools such as data historian, MVT/DOE, and problem analysis/solving techniques
Communicate effectively with management team regarding resources needed to ensure timely and accurate execution of process improvement projects
Performs Problem Analysis/FMEA on all major process and raw material changes
Work with the Plant Engineer and Department Managers to prepare and submit process-related requests for capital expenditures
Manage the application and interpretation of SPC charting and teach all machine operators the benefits of the tool and how to input data
Working with the Technical Manager and Department Managers, established and enforce quality policies and procedures
With support of Technical Manager, manage all process specifications
Monitor in-process material measurements and process data software (BrainCube, Wonderware Historian)
Submit controlled document revisions for electronic approval as required
Participates in plant technical support activities as required to achieve plant goals
Demonstrate a high level of commitment to safety and be a leader in the areas of housekeeping and organization
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs. Work on elevated open grating.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
Under This Roof, We Require
BS degree in Engineering, preferably ChE, EE or ME.
1+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to safety and have experience with manufacturing controls (preferably PLC and HMI).
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals is required.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Familiarity with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures is helpful
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suites.
Good communication skills: written, verbal and listening skills
Good planning and organization skills
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.