Research Engineer

GAF • Arkadelphia, AR

15h • $76,000 - $104,500

About The Position

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 We are looking for a Research Engineer who will be recognized within their R&D group as a key contributor. The individual is known, valued, and will provide some technical assistance to other functional areas. He/She understands the basic technology involved in a product platform and can contribute improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge in product quality tests and product requirements versus specification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the RCN system.
• Experience writing intervention disclosures.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Participate in providing sound recommendations, innovative solutions and technical guidance which results in sustainable business advantage
• Make compelling cases for technical recommendations to the R & D team as well as other functional areas
• Own the technical schedule, ensuring that it is current and adhered to by applicable team members
• Apply standard DOE packages to set up and analyze experiments
• Use SPC data to determine next steps in process troubleshooting
• Refine and reduce to practice patentable/trade secret ideas and concepts
• Provide technical direction for several smaller projects and key product lines
• Partner with functional resources to achieve goals
• Participate in project teams led by other functional areas to provide specific expertise to the effort
• Perform other duties as assigned

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: 501-1,000 employees