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GAF Senior Process Engineer IV in Shafter, California

Job Description:

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.

Summary

The Senior Process Engineer IV is responsible for engineering needs, demonstrating skills in plant troubleshooting, process design, continuous improvements and quality management. The incumbent’s primary focus is to maintain control over the product quality in combination with proper process control and manufacturing stability. This incumbent is directly involved with new product development, improvement evaluations and monitoring of key process indicators.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the execution of quality and process improvement projects and activities, using standard PI tools such as Qualpro, MVT/DOE, Kepner Tregoe PSDM, Six-sigma, etc., use the HierarchyofValues(Safety,Quality,Service,Cost)toprioritize.Activitiesincludevariation reduction,increasedproductivity,reducedscrap,andincreasedefficiencyinthedifferentplant processes (shingle manufacturing, asphalt oxidation, shipping goods, etc.). Lead centerlining efforts within plant personnel. Maintain centerlining documentation, plan and lead meetings with team members, elaborate reports, quantify the improvements, and train personnel.

  • Leadtheprocessdesignreview,rawmaterialqualification,productandprocessqualification, and capability studies. Perform PPA/FMEA on all major process and raw material changes. Coordinate Plant trials with R&D and plant personnel. Ensure trials are accurately conducted and reported on a timely manner.

  • Responsible for ensuring implementing major production/maintenance processes changes andprojects.Takeintoconsiderationcost,structure,safety,maintainability,facilityof production, and the availability of materials and equipment. Participate on problem solving teams and project teams as a technical resource geared towards improving the performance of existing processes and raw material handling systems. Assist in the implementation of the capitalprojectstorenew,replace,improveorintroducenewmanufacturingequipment.

  • Will supervise up to 4 Quality Lab Technicians across multiple shifts

Physical Demands

  • Abilitytoreadandconcentrateviacomputerdataentrytypingandproofreading

  • Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Requiredtoreachwithhandsandarmsandstoop,kneel,orcrouch

  • Frequentsitting,walking,andstanding,andoccasionalclimbing,stooping,kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing

  • Frequentuseofeye,hand,andfingercoordinationenablingtheuseofofficemachinery

  • Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

  • Requiredtosit,stand,walkandusehandstofinger,handleorfeelobjects,tools,orcontrols

  • Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythejobincludeclosevision,peripheralvision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

  • Mustcontinuouslyhavetheabilitytodifferentiatecolorsprecisely

  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Under This Roof, We Require

  • BachelordegreeinEngineering

  • 7+ years of experience in complex manufacturing environment (industrial continuous process atmosphere preferred)

  • 2+ years people management experience required

  • Advancedabilitytoreadandinterpretspecificationsanddrawings

  • Advanced proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems

  • Advancedabilitytotranslatetechnicaldataintoaformatandlanguagesuitableforpersonnel

  • Advanced skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management

  • Advanced proficiency in Minitab, WinSPC, and AutoCAD (preferred)

  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical analysis/statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kepner Tregoe (preferred), and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

  • Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals

  • Stronglyfamiliarwithstandardmanufacturingconcepts,practices&procedures

  • Advanced demonstrated communication skills

  • Advancedanalyticalskills

  • Intermediateorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail

  • Advanced problem solving skills

  • Abilitytomultitask

  • Knowledgeoftrainingdelivery

Under This Roof, We Also Value

  • Adaptability

  • Building Strategic Working Relationships

  • Technical/ProfessionalKnowledge&Skills

  • Stress Tolerance

  • Decision Making

  • Communication

How We Protect What Matters Most

  • Weofferawiderangeofhealthinsuranceoptionsthatincludemedical,dental,andvisionfor you and your family.

  • OurFamily-Buildingbenefitssupportthemanydifferentjourneystofertilityandparenthood.

  • Ourrobust401Kplanincludesanemployermatchcontributionwithyourpre-taxand/orRoth contributions.

  • Otherexcitingprogramsandperksareavailabletohelpemployeesachievework-lifebalance, including(butnotlimitedto)awellnessprogram,freefinancialcoaching,areferralprogram, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

  • Professionalgrowthanddevelopmentareveryimportanttous!Weofferinternaltraining 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.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 119,250-152,375

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. ​

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