Project Engineer

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.

The right candidate will be invited to help build and work at GAF's Mat Plant in Shafter, CA, supporting the production of high quality glass mat, a key component in manufacturing rooftop shingles, which are also produced by GAF in Shafter.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to construction of new facilities and enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively identify engineering problems or opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop and present feasible solutions.
• Take ownership for an engineering/efficiency project from conception to completion with little supervision, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain a workable solution. Partner with the maintenance and production teams to identify operational or maintenance problems. Once the problem is recognized, conduct the engineering analysis and follow through with major and minor project recommendations.
• Coordinate with the contractor and Company representatives to seamlessly complete engineering projects as efficiently as possible without causing production delays.
• Effectively communicate project completion schedule for all phases of the project including conception, design, justification, appropriation, construction, and start up.

• Provide technical skills in design and specifying equipment utilizing engineering principles, drafting and modeling equipment layouts and design, and utilizing internal and external Subject Matter Experts to successfully apply solutions.Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and communicate them both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.
• Travel Requirements: 10-15%

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
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely
• Occasionally operate business machines.
• May require to work some weekends and night shifts.

Under This Roof, We Require

• A BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) coupled with at least 3 years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and advanced proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and 3-D modeling software (Inventor)

Level Based Competencies are to be designated based on job level and content.

• Adaptability
• Facilitating Change
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Stress Tolerance

• Decision Making
• Communication

Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

• Familiar with standard Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures i.e. the 6 building blocks
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering fundamentals including ability to design, read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Intermediate ability to translate technical drawings or data for personnel
• Intermediate skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management
• Intermediate skills in project management including budgeting, forecasting, justifying, scheduling and developing performance specifications.
• Intermediate skills in developing Gantt charts to track and communicate critical path and project milestones to plant personnel and leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite and intermediate proficiency in Inventor/Solidworks and AutoCAD

General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

• Intermediate Communication skills: written, verbal and listening
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to execute projects within scope, schedule and budget
• Intermediate analytical skills including problem solving and attention to detail
• Results oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person
• Familiarity with safety procedures, safe behavior observations, and OSHA compliance

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.

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

Annual Salary Range: 81,000-103,500

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).