Manufacturing Technology Engineer ll

Job Description:

Introduction

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.

Summary:

• Manufacturing Engineers have the task of making manufacturing processes better, faster, and cheaper. As the Manufacturing Technology Engineer II, you will be responsible for verifying systems that support the advancement of technology and the spread of innovation. You will review the allocation of resources, analyzes productivity, and seeks ways to maximize production while minimizing cost. In addition, you will partner closely with the Technical Services Department to accomplish objectives.

Essential Duties: 

• Lead the “Factory of the Future” initiative by improving electronic data visualization for plant personnel. Design/manage custom HMI interfaces by displaying relevant information by connecting various data systems.

• Analyze Manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate production downtime or extend the time between downtime and equipment failures. 

• Lead, sustain, and improve new technological projects that make the facility a factory of the future.

• Plant liaison for Manufacturing improvement projects between corporate groups and plant personnel.

• Work closely with frontline team members to improve manufacturing processes that adversely affect equipment or product quality. 

• Apply continuous improvement methods such as 5S, and LEAN principles to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.

• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.

• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.

• Train production personnel in new or existing methods.

• Participate in plant safety teams and continuous improvement projects.

• Standardize Manufacturing JSA’s, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to maximize the production department’s productivity while minimizing wasted time and controlling cost. 

• Remove process bottlenecks while utilizing continuous improvement techniques to drive changes required to remove obstructions and limit downtime. 

• Assist with the design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Work closely with Process Engineers and/or plant personnel to establish and enhance design standards that minimize life cycle costs and support high reliability. 

• Work with production and maintenance personnel to implement and sustain IOT systems in the plant. 

• Develop and deploy systems to increase quality testing and compliance using data and data visualization. 

• Deploy and maintain mobile devices on the plant floor including tablets to maximize data availability and inputs. 

• Work with data visualization systems to display key plant KPIs such as Safety Metrics, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc. on the plant floor.

Under This Roof, We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering 

• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment 

Under This Roof, We Also Value:

• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations

• Problem-solving ability

• Project management skills 

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of plant, technical, and management personnel

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and tool design

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills to build a consensus in an environment

• Knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, lubrication

• Ability to use a CMMS (Maximo preferred) and Google Office or Microsoft Office products 

• Ability to use JavaScript/AppsScript with Google Suite for scripts and executable functions.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize, and execute plans to deliver results on multiple projects and tasks to achieve critical operating objectives

How We Protect What Matters Most:

● We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family.

● Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

● Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 

● 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, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary Residence.

● Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.  

● 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).