Quality Engineer I

BMI Suomi (Icopal Oy, Icopal Katto Oy, Ormax Tiilikatot); Gainesville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Quality Engineer to support plant quality culture, calibrations, COA, and material/testing records. You will work with process experts to reduce variation in finished goods and equipment, aiming to meet OEE and other business objectives.

Your role includes applying statistical quality control, leading quality improvement projects, and coordinating with procurement and suppliers to enhance material quality while updating SOPs and quality manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Industrial preferred).
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals including root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving.
• Ability to translate technical data into a format/language suitable for personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing plant processes and safety practices.
• Apply quality tools to monitor process performance and product quality.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation and records.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Lean / agile methodologies

Structured problem solving

Translate technical data

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Industrial preferred)

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.**Team Summary** You will collaborate with operations, quality technicians, and process engineering to optimize finished good performance through formulation changes and process changes. **Job Summary** GAF is searching for a Quality Engineer who will assist with creating and maintaining the quality culture at the plant level. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing plant calibrations, COA, raw material, and finished goods records, working with process experts to reduce variation on finished goods and processing equipment, and assisting with meeting operational and financial business objectives (i.e. OEE, MUV, etc.). **Essential Duties*** Troubleshoot process or equipment upset conditions impacting OEE or uptime performance.* Manage quality data and testing frequency to understand, improve, and define quality control through the process and products.* Perform routine measurement system analysis (MSA) for the plant and take action based on testing results.* Assist in the execution of Quality Improvement projects using standard PI tools such as MVT/DOE, and Kepner Tregoe PSDM. They will execute approved capital improvements resulting from these projects, by coordinating with managers on timelines, budget and resources needed.* Work with corporate Quality resources to update SOPs and GAF Quality manual.* Retrain personnel on quality documentation such as SFP, PCD, TFP, SOP, and calibration documents pertaining to the business unit.* Educate production personnel on Statistical Quality Control (SQC) as it relates to impacts on finished goods and raw material variations.* Leads the application and interpretation of SQC charting as it relates to the product.* Collaborate with the Quality & Technical Manager on execution.* Manage calibrations, audits, finished goods, COA records, and raw material batch tracking.* Conduct quality audits with certifying partners and internally.* Create an action plan based on audit results to improve the quality of the plant based on recommendations.* Support product improvement and new product development efforts.* Lead the efforts to define and develop testing protocols for finished product performance or raw material performance.* Conduct Vendor CAPA analysis on raw materials.* Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and the suppliers to find a resolution and improve upon raw material quality issues.* Communicate findings to the plant **Qualifications Required*** Bachelor’s Degree Engineering , Preferred Chemical or Industrial* Understanding of engineering fundamentals to include root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving* Ability to translate technical data into a format/ language suitable for personnel. **Qualifications Preferred*** Intermediate skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management.* Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement **Physical Demands*** Stationary Position - Occasionally* Move/Traverse - Frequently* Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently* Transport/Lifting - Rarely* Transport/Carrying - Rarely* Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally* Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally* Ascend/Descend - Occasionally* Balancing - Occasionally* Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally* Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally* Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally* Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally* Reaching - Occasionally* Handling - Occasionally* Grasping - Occasionally* Feeling - Occasionally* Communicate/Talking - Constantly* Communicate/Hearing - Constantly* Repetitive Motions - Occasionally* Coordination - Constantly **Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Frequently* Extreme heat - Frequently* Humid - Frequently* Wet - Frequently* Noise - Frequently* Hazards - Frequently* Temperature Change - Frequently* Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely* Vibration - Rarely **Dimensions** **Number of Indirect Reports:** 0 **Number of Direct Reports:** 0**Travel Requirements:** 0%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 Salary Range: $64,000-$88,000