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Process Engineer II

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In-Office
Fontana, CA
80K-110K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Fontana, CA
80K-110K Annually
Junior
Optimizes manufacturing operations and develops processes to meet quality, cost, and efficiency goals. Leads process and product qualification, SPC implementation, audits, plant trials, root cause and failure analyses, continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and production personnel training. Maintains process documentation and collaborates with R&D, production, suppliers, and customers to improve quality, reduce downtime, and enhance manufacturing performance.
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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.

Job Summary
The Process Engineer position is responsible for ensuring proper optimized operations to produce products and develop processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency plans are met. This position drives for sustainable root cause problem resolution and overall process improvements through use of KT tools, process/quality trials and sound engineering fundamentals. The Process Engineer is also responsible for ensuring process specifications and associated documentation is maintained and communicated/trained.
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.
  • Co-ordinate Plant Trials with R&D and plant personnel.
  • Ensures trials are accurately conducted and reported.
  • Train and educate personnel on company products, plant and corporate quality policies and procedures; including internal and external personnel, suppliers and customers.
  • Standardize Manufacturing JSA’s, Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to maximize the production departments productively while minimizing wasted time and controlling cost.
  • Analyze Manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate production downtime or extend time between downtime and equipment failures.
  • Conduct and or lead breakdown analysis investigations, perform failure analysis, Fishbone analysis and focused improvement activities for the production line.
  • Plant liaison for Manufacturing improvement projects between other groups and plant personnel.
  • Instruct and train plant personnel on Root Cause Analysis; Support Root Cause Analysis as a focused manufacturing improvement strategy.
  • Work closely with Production operators to improve manufacturing /processes that adversely affect equipment or product quality.
  • Review engineering specifications and drawings, propose design modifications to improve manufacturing processes within cost and business requirements.
  • Support all Plant Safety improvements/projects.
  • Participate in Plant Safety Teams and Continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) coupled 2+ years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment. required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Qualifications Preferred

  • Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, PLC and AutoCAD.

Physical Demands

  • Stationary Position - Frequently
  • Move/Traverse - Frequently
  • Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
  • Transport/Lifting - Frequently
  • Transport/Carrying - Frequently
  • Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
  • Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
  • Ascend/Descend - Frequently
  • Balancing - Occasionally
  • Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
  • Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
  • Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
  • Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
  • Reaching - Constantly
  • Handling - Constantly
  • Grasping - Frequently
  • Feeling - Rarely
  • Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
  • Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions - Frequently
  • Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

  • Extreme cold - Frequently
  • Extreme heat - Frequently
  • Humid - Frequently
  • Wet - Frequently
  • Noise - Frequently
  • Hazards - Frequently
  • Temperature Change - Frequently
  • Vibration - Frequently

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 Pay Transparency

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: $80,000-$110,000

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).
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