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.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!” 

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

Job Summary
The Process Engineer is a support role to the Production department, focusing on process improvement, product quality improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Safety
  • Daily safety inspections of working areas
  • Daily interaction with hourly teammates to discuss safety issues
  • Enforce strict adherence to all GAF safety policies and procedures
  • Stay informed of industry best safety practices and incorporate them into the Plant operations
   

• Performance Metrics
  • Support Production department in achieving the set goals of production rate, machine uptime, and raw material yield
  • Use statistical tools (SPC charts, DOE, Pi trends, Braincube) to minimize variation in the production process
  • Use engineering principles to identify and remove bottlenecks in the manufacturing process
  • Work with hourly teammates to refine procedures and methods to increase production efficiency
   

• Continuous Improvement
  • Using knowledge of engineering principles, work with suppliers and vendors to bring new technologies to the Plant
  • Coordinate with the Plant Engineer on capital projects that increase the efficiency of the production line
  • Work with the quality department to identify and correct quality issues stemming from the operation of the manufacturing line
  • Train hourly teammates on production line set-ups to maximize efficiency and finished product performance
  • Coordinate trial planning, implementation, and follow-up with both internal and external customers
   

• Environmental
  • Submit required reports to state and federal agencies as dictated by the Plant operating permits
  • Act as main contact for Plant’s environmental consultant
   

• Other Duties
  • Carry company provided cell phone to respond to off-hour issues as needed

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required

• Experience in manufacturing, especially paper industry or roofing is preferred

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work as a team player

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles

• Knowledge of continuous web manufacturing process

Travel Requirements: 5%

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

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'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.

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. 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. 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).