Standard Industries
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Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career.
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.
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.
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 a Process Engineer who will help lead the execution of Quality and Process Improvement projects and activities using standard PI tools such as Qualpro, MVT/DOE, Kepner Tregoe PSDM. Use a Hierarchy of values (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost) in prioritizing, using plans and executing capital improvements resulting from these projects. To support our founding team in Newton, we are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this position.
Lead process design reviews, raw material qualification and product and process qualification and capability studies.
Performs PPA/FMEA on all major process and raw material changes.
Train production personnel on Statistical process Control (SPC).
Leads the application and interpretation of SPC charting Train and educates personnel on company products, plant and corporate quality policies and procedures; including internal and external personnel, suppliers and customers.
Conduct internal compliance audits of production tests, process specifications, plant change notices (PCN’s) and other in-plant processes.
Coordinate Plant Trials with R&D and plant personnel.
Ensures trials are accurately conducted and reported.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
5+ years process engineering experience
Must have the ability to lead a team
Works well in difficult and time pressure situations
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, PLC and AutoCAD.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer (intermediate knowledge)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (intermediate knowledge)
Google (G-Suite) (intermediate knowledge)
Analytical and problem solving skills (intermediate knowledge)
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Coatings application process (entry knowledge)
Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling (entry to intermediate knowledge)
Material handling (entry to intermediate knowledge)
Engineering / equipment design (entry to intermediate knowledge)
Regulations of safe handling and registration of materials (entry knowledge)
Travel Requirements: May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advance notice of travel expectations/events will be provided. As part of start up and commissioning activities, this role may initially require up to 50% travel.
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Frequently
Move/Traverse - Frequently
Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
Transport/Lifting - Frequently
Transport/Carrying -
Exerting Force/Pushing -
Exerting Force/Pulling -
Ascend/Descend -
Balancing -
Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
Position Self/Crouching -
Position Self/Crawling -
Reaching -
Handling -
Grasping -
Feeling -
Communicate/Talking -
Communicate/Hearing -
Repetitive Motions -
Coordination -
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: $88,006-$121,009
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).
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