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.
Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for the identification, design, and implementation of engineering solutions as a support to plant production. Identify potential savings opportunities with each project, and provide troubleshooting support for production issues following project implementation. Provide support to Production, Maintenance, and Logistics groups by executing thorough and timely improvements on the production line. Lead discussions, projects, and people to full issue resolution.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ownaproblemfromconception;applyingallareasofengineeringexpertiseto obtain a workable solution. Interface with Maintenance and Production to ascertain and identify operating and maintenance problems. Conduct the engineering analysis and follow through with minor project recommendations.
Maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, design, equipment standards, safety, schedule and cost control. Complete engineering projects in the smoothest and most efficient manner without causing production delays or upsets. As needed, coordinate between contractor and company to provide seamless service.
Prepare Capital Expenditure requests, project scope overall descriptions, and business justification for all capital expenditures. Support project spending tracking and forecasting by partnering with Accounting and Purchasing teams; provide information to superiors about changes in input costs, material costs, or project length/complexity. Assemble cost estimates for scope changes.
Lead Design Review, Potential Problem Analysis, and Pre Startup Safety Review meetings with appropriate team members to ensure a safe, efficient design and installation. Work to improve overall efficiency in the line. Post-installation documentation including as-builts, spare parts lists + delivery of vendor docs like manuals, etc.
Participate on problem solving teams and project teams as a technical resource geared towards improving the performance of existing production equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading
Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces
Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of production and office machinery
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Under This Roof, We Require
BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) required
1+ years' experience in a technical related work field.
Ability to travel 50%.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Bachelor of Science in engineering discipline
1+ years experience project management in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques, advanced proficiency in Google Suite, RS Logix and Rockwell Automation training.
How We Protect What Matters Most
Weofferawiderangeofhealthinsuranceoptionsthatincludemedical,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.
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Annual Salary Range: 72,000-92,000
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.
