Process Engineer II

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Process Engineer position is responsible for ensuring proper optimized operations to produce products and develop processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency plans are met. This position drives for sustainable root cause problem resolution and overall process improvements through use of KT tools, process/quality trials and sound engineering fundamentals. The Process Engineer is also responsible for ensuring process specifications and associated documentation is maintained and communicated/trained.

Essential Duties

• Lead process design reviews, raw material qualification and product and process qualification and capability studies.

• Performs PPA/FMEA on all major process and raw material changes.

• Train production personnel on Statistical process Control (SPC).

• Leads the application and interpretation of SPC charting Train and educates personnel on company products, plant and corporate quality policies and procedures; including internal and external personnel, suppliers and customers.

• Conduct internal compliance audits of production tests, process specifications, plant change notices (PCN’s) and other in-plant processes.

• Co-ordinate Plant Trials with R&D and plant personnel.

• Ensures trials are accurately conducted and reported.

• Train and educate personnel on company products, plant and corporate quality policies and procedures; including internal and external personnel, suppliers and customers.

• Standardize Manufacturing JSA’s, Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to maximize the production departments productively while minimizing wasted time and controlling cost.

• Analyze Manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate production downtime or extend time between downtime and equipment failures.

• Conduct and or lead breakdown analysis investigations, perform failure analysis, Fishbone analysis and focused improvement activities for the production line.

• Plant liaison for Manufacturing improvement projects between other groups and plant personnel.

• Instruct and train plant personnel on Root Cause Analysis; Support Root Cause Analysis as a focused manufacturing improvement strategy.

• Work closely with Production operators to improve manufacturing /processes that adversely affect equipment or product quality.

• Review engineering specifications and drawings, propose design modifications to improve manufacturing processes within cost and business requirements.

• Support all Plant Safety improvements/projects.

• Participate in Plant Safety Teams and Continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) coupled 2+ years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment. required

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Qualifications Preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, PLC and AutoCAD.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Move/Traverse - Frequently

• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally

• Transport/Lifting - Frequently

• Transport/Carrying - Frequently

• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently

• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently

• Ascend/Descend - Frequently

• Balancing - Occasionally

• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently

• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently

• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently

• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently

• Reaching - Constantly

• Handling - Constantly

• Grasping - Frequently

• Feeling - Rarely

• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally

• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

• Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently

• Extreme heat - Frequently

• Humid - Frequently

• Wet - Frequently

• Noise - Frequently

• Hazards - Frequently

• Temperature Change - Frequently

• Vibration - Frequently

How We Protect What Matters Most:

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.

At Siplast, we believe our employees are our greatest resource.  We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Siplast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

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