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GAF · 1 week ago

R&D Process Engineer

Ennis, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead process technology development projects from scouting to scale-up to commercialization

Support new product development through process development and scale up

Work collaborative across all functions to drive progress.

Design and perform experiments

Lead trials externally and internally

Identify opportunities and gaps in existing manufacturing processes and generate ideas to enhance the portfolio of enabling technologies

Develop project proposals and present to leadership for approval to obtain resources (internal, external, equipment, plant trial time, etc.) to drive progress and success for development programs

Document and communicate learnings and best practices to internal and external partners

Support safe operating practices

Drive day-to-day execution of programs and align resources to achieve key business priorities

Observe and evaluate technology trends and build up an excellent network internally and externally

Explore external innovation (academia, start-ups, etc.) and scout new disruptive technologies

Contribute to a thriving organization through mentoring, coaching and collaboration

Support a healthy organizational renewal process by participating in recruitment

Lead teams and influence the organization with passion for the mission and vision of GAF

Be a champion for the GAF culture.

Qualification

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ManufacturingProcess R&DProduct Development R&DContinuous ManufacturingProject ManagementLeadershipProcess EngineeringManufacturing Processes ImprovementTechnology UtilizationMaterial Handling EquipmentSensorsControlsMaterial PropertiesData AnalysisLean ManufacturingAgile MethodologiesScrum MethodologiesDOEStatisticsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsPneumatic SystemsProcess OptimizationStructured Problem-SolvingProcess Hazard AnalysisResidential Building Supplies IndustryProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Management

Required

Minimum BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Preferred) or PhD in Material Science with 5 or more years experience in process research and development or process design

5+ years of hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Process R&D, or Product Development R&D, preferably in a high volume, continuous manufacturing environment

3+ years' experience in project management and leadership of diverse project teams

Preferred

Strong process engineering background preferably in asphalt shingle manufacturing, large scale coating operations, nonwovens or films processing or alternatively in a closely related industry

Experience in the residential building supplies industry or a related industry

Experience with liquid and solids material handling equipment

Demonstrated ability to implement and improve manufacturing processes

Proven ability to define investment, timing, and deliverable requirements

Proven ability to set standards for team

Able to efficiently and effectively leverage available technologies

Familiarity with sensors, instrumentation and controls used in the process industry

Experience with material properties, analytical techniques to measure properties, critical process parameters affecting microstructure and performance

Demonstrated experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing and/or in structured problem-solving techniques to include Agile and Scrum methodologies

Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

Experience with data analysis, DOE and statistics to extract meaningful information

Strong working knowledge of project management processes and systems

Experience in managing outside contractors to safely and efficiently implement projects

Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or pneumatic systems

Experience with process hazard analysis