Asphalt Yard Process Engineer I
About The Position
The Process Engineer supports the Production department, focusing on process improvement, product quality improvement, and cost-saving initiatives at GAF’s new shingle manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas. The role will help the plant during construction and commissioning and transition into its ongoing responsibilities over time. During the startup and commissioning phase, the position may initially require up to 50% travel; travel is also described as occasional for conferences, site visits, professional development, and learning opportunities. The engineer supports plant safety, production performance, continuous improvement, and environmental compliance. This includes working with hourly teammates, suppliers, vendors, the Plant Engineer, the quality department, and internal and external customers. The role carries a company-provided cell phone and may respond to off-hour issues as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles.
- Knowledge of continuous web manufacturing processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, especially in the paper industry or roofing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily safety inspections of working areas and discuss safety issues with hourly teammates.
- Enforce GAF safety policies and procedures and stay informed about industry best practices for plant operations.
- Support Production in achieving production-rate, machine-uptime, and raw-material-yield goals.
- Use statistical tools, including SPC charts, DOE, Pi trends, and Braincube, to minimize production-process variation.
- Apply engineering principles to identify and remove manufacturing bottlenecks.
- Work with hourly teammates to refine procedures and methods to improve production efficiency.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to bring new technologies to the plant.
- Coordinate with the Plant Engineer on capital projects that improve production-line efficiency.
- Work with the quality department to identify and correct quality issues arising from manufacturing-line operations.
- Train hourly teammates on production-line setups to maximize efficiency and finished-product performance.
- Coordinate trial planning, implementation, and follow-up with internal and external customers.
- Submit reports required by state and federal agencies under plant operating permits.
- Serve as the main contact for the plant’s environmental consultant.
- Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond to off-hour issues as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood journeys.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
- Wellness program.
- Free financial coaching.
- Referral program.
- Product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence.
- Internal training programs and courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
