Process Engineer III
GAF · Newton, KS
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $88k–$121k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at GAF (industrial) in Newton, KS. As it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, FMEA, DOE, PLC, Painting / coating, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $88k–$121k
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live process postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- Root cause 39%
- ✓ FMEA 33%
- ✓ AutoCAD 28%
- FDA / GMP 22%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at GAF
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: GAF in Newton
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Full description from GAFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Duties
- ◆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.
Required
- ✓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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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