Process Engineer II

GAF Materials Corporation - Shafter, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Shafter, CA

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

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. We are looking for an all-star Process Engineer who will help lead the execution of Process and Quality Improvement projects at the Shafter Shingle Plant. This role will drive improvement utilizing standard improvement tools such as Braincube, Minitab, MVT/DOE, and Kepner Tregoe. The successful candidate will use a Hierarchy of values (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost) in prioritizing, planning, and executing capital improvements resulting from these projects. The Process Engineer will lead the execution of Quality and Process Improvement projects and activities, ensuring that trials are accurately conducted and reported. This position requires a strong focus on data analysis to identify improvement and cost-saving opportunities, as well as the ability to assist in the development of process specifications and conduct internal compliance audits of product testing. The role also involves providing production line support and leading problem-solving teams to improve the performance of existing processes and raw material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Quality and Process Improvement projects and activities using standard process improvement tools.
• Plan and execute capital improvements resulting from process improvement projects.
• Coordinate Plant Trials with R&D and plant personnel, ensuring accurate conduct and reporting of trials.
• Lead process trials, raw material qualification, product and process qualification, and capability studies.
• Perform PPA/FMEA on all major process and raw material changes and monitor optimal raw material usage.
• Lead the application and interpretation of SPC control charting and utilize data analysis skills to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the development of process specifications and conduct internal compliance audits of product testing.
• Provide production line support focusing on machines, materials, and production employees to improve efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate problem-solving teams and project teams as a technical resource for process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) required.
• 3+ years' experience in a continuous manufacturing process environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering fundamentals including ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Intermediate skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and various data analysis software programs.
• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical analysis/statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kepner Tregoe, and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).

Nice-to-haves

• Lean Six Sigma belt certification is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent analytical skills including problem solving and attention to detail.
• Results oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, safe behavior observations, and OSHA compliance.

Benefits

• Wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-Building benefits supporting various journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match contribution.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates for employees.
• Internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives through Employee Resource Groups.