Project Engineer II

GAF Materials Corp.; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF Materials Corp is seeking a Project Engineer to maintain excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects within our manufacturing facilities. You will analyze constructions and enhancements to optimize production, safety and efficiency, while advising on capital expenditures.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptive, and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments. Responsibilities include identifying problems, leading projects from conception to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering coupled with at least 3 years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor's Degree Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Identify engineering problems or opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop feasible solutions.
• Own engineering/efficiency project from conception to completion with little supervision and provide workable solutions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to identify and address operational problems.
• Conduct engineering analysis and follow through with major and minor project recommendations.
• Coordinate with contractors and Company representatives to complete projects without production delays.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

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 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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to construction of new facilities and enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Essential Duties

• Proactively identify engineering problems or opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop and present feasible solutions.
• Take ownership for an engineering/efficiency project from conception to completion with little supervision, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain a workable solution.
• Partner with the maintenance and production teams to identify operational or maintenance problems.
• Once the problem is recognized, conduct the engineering analysis and follow through with major and minor project recommendations.
• Coordinate with the contractor and Company representatives to seamlessly complete engineering projects as efficiently as possible without causing production delays.
• Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and communicate them both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering coupled with at least 3 years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Bachelor's Degree Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.

Salary

Base Salary Range: $72,000-$99,000

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.
• We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

Disability Accommodation

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.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Visa/Work Authorization

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).

Company Overview

With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.