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** 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. **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. **Qualifications Required** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Required + 5+ years process engineering experience Required + 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, Preferred + Ability to meet extensive travel requirements in first 1-2 years for the opportunity to visit, learn your role and train on residential operations at existing GAF locations + GAF is a tobacco and e-cigarette free facility **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) **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 - **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 put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. 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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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). Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) **CA Privacy** Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice) With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​