Process Engineer III

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!”

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.

• Computer (intermediate knowledge)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (intermediate knowledge)
• Google (G-Suite) (intermediate knowledge)
• Analytical and problem solving skills (intermediate knowledge)

• 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)

• 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 Range: $88,006-$121,009