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 Project Engineer who will be responsible for developing, executing, and controlling assigned projects in support of plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the candidate will conduct analyses and investigations supporting the construction of new facilities and enhancements to existing machinery to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as safety, cost, schedule, operability, maintainability, and materials and methods of construction. 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 engineering projects from conception to completion, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain feasible, effective solutions.
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 project recommendations.
Perform daily oversight of contractor work and coordinate with plant operations to ensure capital projects are executed efficiently and with minimal interference to manufacturing operations.
Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and prepare project authorization forms with supporting documentation. Communicate project business cases verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.
Work closely with Accounting and Purchasing departments to ensure total financial accountability of assigned projects and complete closure.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) coupled with at least 3 years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (or equivalent).
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).Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)
- At least 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals
- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (or equivalent)
What We Do
GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofer partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and a NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.
