Corporate Project Engineer IV

GAF; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee engineering and technical disciplines for capital projects. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can manage multiple assignments while ensuring project accuracy and quality. The ideal candidate will work closely with production and maintenance teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements through innovative solutions. Join a company that values teamwork and community, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact on project outcomes.

Benefits

Health insurance options

401K plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness program

Free financial coaching

Referral program

Product rebates for employees

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with capital project management experience.
• Bachelor's in Engineering, preferably Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Mentor engineers and develop feasible solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. 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 Project Engineer is responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines involved with capital projects and production-related issues. The engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from conception to completion and meet plant performance goals. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, agile, and adept at managing multiple engineering assignments simultaneously.

Essential Duties

• Interface with production and maintenance to ascertain and identify operating and maintenance problems. Conduct an engineering analysis and follow through with significant project recommendations and improvements.
• Mentor other engineers on sound engineering principles and designs.
• Proactively identify engineering problems or opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop and present feasible solutions. Solutions must be safe, simple, standardized, speedy, satisfactory, and sustainable.
• Coordinate between contractor and company to accomplish capital engineering projects most smoothly and efficiently without causing production delays or upsets.
• Ensure contractors are safely performing work and adhering to site safety requirements. Determine the relevant safety policy for the scope of work and issue safe-work permits to the contractor daily.
• Provide input and make suggestions for future projects and their prioritization to the business based on factors associated with safety, productivity, and cost.
• Manage project budgets and be accountable for delivering projects on time and budget.
• Work closely with accounting and purchasing departments to ensure total financial accountability for assigned projects, from the procurement of materials/tools to project closure.
• Forecast potential budget changes and provide information about changes in input costs, material costs, or project length/complexity.
• Assist in product development and testing new products to ensure they meet test standards for UL and ETL.
• Utilize safety systems, including Lock/Tag/Verify, permitting, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Utilize SolidWorks to generate drawings using fundamental GD&T practices to communicate the technical requirements of machined parts being designed for manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) Required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment, including process improvement and capital project management. Required.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently.
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently.
• Transport/Lifting - Rarely.
• Transport/Carrying - Rarely.
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely.
• Ascend/Descend - Rarely.
• Balancing - Rarely.
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally.
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally.
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally.
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely.
• Reaching - Occasionally.
• Handling - Occasionally.
• Grasping - Occasionally.
• Feeling - Rarely.
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently.
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently.
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently.
• Coordination - Occasionally.

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely.
• Extreme heat - Rarely.
• Humid - Rarely.
• Wet - Rarely.
• Noise - Occasionally.
• Hazards - Occasionally.
• Temperature Change - Occasionally.
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely.
• Vibration - Rarely.

Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Travel Requirements: 50%

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications. Annual Salary Range: 135,000-172,500.

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
4. 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.
5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
6. 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.

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).