Project Engineer IV

GAF • Tampa, FL

2d • $116,000 - $159,500

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Project Engineer IV to support the Tampa, FL manufacturing site. The Project Engineer IV will be proficient in developing, executing, and controlling assigned projects in support of plant performance goals. With expert application of engineering principles and techniques, the candidate will investigate and clearly define projects that optimize and improve the production capability of the plant. The Project Engineer IV will make sound recommendations, considering factors such as safety, cost, schedule, operability, maintainability, and materials and methods of construction. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, agile, and adept at managing multiple engineering assignments.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)
• 7+ years of demonstrated, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including capital project management.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor (or equivalent).
• Strong project management skills through either formal project management training/certification (such as a PMP certification), or significant demonstrated project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in directly managing external contractors and ensuring the highest level of safety engagement.
• Strong ability to manage multiple capital projects and engineering assignments and drive progress on multiple capital projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, able to provide effective communication through all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical knowledge in degree field, with a willingness to learn and grow/develop

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with safety systems to include Lock/Tag/Verify, permitting and behavior based safety programs.
• Design and field experience with variable frequency drives, power distribution, and/or PLCs.
• Experience with material handling, web tension control, process piping, pumps, and mechanical power transmission.
• Build strategic working relationships with the engineering team, maintenance, tool and die makers, and production
• Professional/Technical knowledge & skills related to mechanical engineering and a willingness to grow
• Able to communicate technical knowledge/skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Proficient in using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Knowledge of manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical analysis/statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, lean manufacturing, 5S, Kepner Tregoe, and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics
• Ability to execute projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Proficient in Solid Works
• Strong project management skills acquired with either demonstrated project management experience, formal project management training/certification (such as a PMP certification), or a proven track record of actively participating in critical roles of capital projects with positive results.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering projects from conception to completion as self-directed work, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain feasible, effective solutions.
• Provide direction, coaching, leadership, and mentoring for less experienced engineers.
• Work with the site team to develop 3 and 5 year capital plans, identifying capital needs, determining the feasibility of solutions, and developing estimates.
• Work with the maintenance and production teams to resolve operational problems and identify new opportunities. Conduct engineering analyses and present recommendations.
• Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and prepare project authorization forms with supporting documentation.
• Provide effective, regular communication of project status both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.
• Perform daily oversight of contractor work and coordinate with plant operations to ensure capital projects are executed efficiently and with minimal interference to manufacturing operations.
• Ensure contractors are performing work in a safe manner and adhering to site safety requirements. Determine the relevant safety policy for the scope of work and issue safe-work permits to the contractor on a daily basis.
• Work closely with Accounting and Purchasing departments to ensure total financial accountability of assigned projects and complete closure.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees