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GAF · 2 days ago

Process Engineer IV

Ennis, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $148K/yr

8+ years exp

GAF is a company focused on innovation and community support, dedicated to protecting what matters most. The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for engineering needs, focusing on maintaining product quality, process control, and manufacturing stability while leading quality and process improvement projects.

Building MaterialCommercialConstructionManufacturingReal EstateResidential

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 Hierarchy of Values (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost) to prioritize. Activities include variation reduction, increased productivity, reduced scrap, and increased efficiency in the different plant 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

Lead the QA laboratory. Responsible of the product quality, routine testing and interpretation of results, maintain records, ensure product compliance to specifications, maintain UL/ICC-ES certification, elaborate evaluation for segregated materials, and perform reports and metrics. Lead the application and interpretation of SPC charting. Conduct internal compliance audits of production tests, process specifications, plant change notices (PCN’s), and other in-plant processes. Lead jobsite inspections and claim analysis at plant level. Perform root cause analysis for reported issues from the field. Maintain communication with main lab at Parsippany to track claims, elaborate reports, and lead improvement projects associated with customer claims

Lead the process design review, raw material qualification, product and process qualification, 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 and projects. Take into consideration cost, structure, safety, maintainability, facility of 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 capital projects to renew, replace, improve or introduce new manufacturing equipment

Lead the Confined Space and Hazardous Work Programs. Gatekeeper for EHS audits, lead meetings, train personnel, update documentation, ensure compliance, and evaluate records

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess DesignQuality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisSix SigmaStatistical Process ControlMinitabAutoCADTraining DeliveryAdvanced CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering Required

8+ years of experience in an industrial continuous process atmosphere

Advanced demonstrated communication skills

Advanced analytical skills

Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail

Advanced problem solving skills

Ability to multi task

Knowledge of training delivery

Advanced ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings

Advanced proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems

Advanced ability to translate technical data into a format and language suitable for personnel

Advanced skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Minitab, WinSPC, MsSharePoint, and AutoCAD

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

Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Strongly familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures

Preferred

People management experience

Benefits

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're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.