Project Engineer Co-Op

GAF; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF offers a Co-Opportunity student assignment program in chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. You’ll work on high-profile projects as an integral team member, with a mentor guiding you through responsibilities. Assignments run for a school term and may lead to additional terms while you continue your education.

During the program you will receive a competitive salary and, depending on location, a temporary living or relocation allowance. Base hourly rate is $24.00.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering with at least sophomore standing and a 2.8 GPA.
• U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents required.
• Strong problem solving, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
• MS Excel, MS Word proficiency; basic MS Visio and AutoCAD knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material quality assurance and material performance.
• Investigate root causes; implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Support quality improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Provide technical support and analytic analysis for material issues.
• Create and review data flow/technical diagrams.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Technical reporting

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Eng GPA 2.8+

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

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 begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, you define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary

Co-Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams.
We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return to GAF Corporation for additional terms while you continue your education. During your assignment, you will have a mentor - someone who will act as a coach to help you better understands both our company and your work responsibilities. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.

Essential Duties

• Performing raw material quality assurance activities and material performance.
• Conducting problem solving investigations and troubleshooting to assure root cause is identified, counter measures and recurrence prevention are fully implemented.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives directly or indirectly with suppliers.
• Providing technical support and analytical analysis for material issues.
• Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.

Team Summary

Co-Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams.
We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return to GAF Corporation for additional terms while you continue your education. During your assignment, you will have a mentor - someone who will act as a coach to help you better understands both our company and your work responsibilities. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.

Essential Duties

• Performing raw material quality assurance activities and material performance.
• Conducting problem solving investigations and troubleshooting to assure root cause is identified, counter measures and recurrence prevention are fully implemented.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives directly or indirectly with suppliers.
• Providing technical support and analytical analysis for material issues.
• Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.

Qualifications Required

• in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, at least sophomore standing. Required
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Problem solving, project management and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment.
• In addition, candidates must have ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
• Candidates should also have computer skills in MS Excel, MS Word.
• Basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $24.00

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.