GAF

Project Engineer III

GAF$92K — $126K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required
  • 5+ years experience in manufacturing or roofing/building products
  • Ability to manage as a multi-disciplinary project manager leading engineering and operational tasks
  • Proven track record of managing projects within budget and downtime constraints
  • Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite essential

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence
  • Define and manage project scopes, designs, cost estimates, and justifications
  • Drive continuous improvement through technical analyses and recommendations
  • Serve as primary technical resource for project and plant engineering activities
  • Manage internal and external teams during project execution, supporting new developments
  • Provide engineering support for troubleshooting and complex problem resolution
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards for safety and cost control

Benefits

  • Encouragement of a continuous improvement culture
  • Opportunity for hands-on technical problem-solving
  • Support for professional development in project management
  • Engagement with innovative technologies and methodologies
  • Involvement in a variety of engineering disciplines and projects
Full Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to construction of new facilities and enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Essential Duties

  • Lead and execute capital projects (modifications, improvements, new equipment) across the entire lifecycle, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

  • Define, design, and manage project installations, including preparing detailed design scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.

  • Drive continuous improvement by providing technical analysis of current best technologies, recommending process/equipment modifications, and resolving routine operational issues.

  • Serve as the primary technical resource for design, detailed engineering, coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for both project and plant engineering initiatives.

  • Manage internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.

  • Provide consistent plant engineering support to Production and Maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts and serving as the primary resource for complex problem resolution.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, equipment, design, safety, and cost control.

  • Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives, policies, and best practices related to equipment operation and maintenance.


Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required

  • 5+ years experience, preferably in manufacturing or roofing/building products.

  • Must be able to work as a multi-disciplinary project manager, supervise as a lead engineer, and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process management.

  • The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.

  • Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite is essential.


General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of OSHA, general industry, and environmental compliance.

  • Proficient in written, verbal, and listening communication skills.

  • Advanced analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail; able to plan, execute, and control multiple concurrent tasks.

  • Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, including hands-on experience with contractors and/or internal maintenance.

  • Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects.

  • Preferred engineering experience with integrated design environments (e.g., OEMs or consultant engineering).


Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability in capital project planning, development, and execution, including conceptual/detailed design, construction/installation coordination, training, turnover, commissioning support, and sustained ownership.

  • Application knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures; preferred engineering experience in transferable manufacturing, OEM, or engineering design environments with continuous production equipment/process systems.

  • Advanced ability to read/interpret specifications and drawings.

  • Proficiency using root cause analysis and structured methods (e.g., Kepner-Trego) for troubleshooting.

  • Ability to translate technical data for operations and maintenance personnel.

  • Exposure to process hazard analysis and process safety management methodologies.

  • Advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering fundamentals.


Qualifications Preferred

  • Design drafting experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk products.


Physical Demands

  • Stationary Position - Frequently

  • Move/Traverse - Frequently

  • Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally

  • Transport/Lifting - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs.)

  • 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


Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 25% for corporate project initiatives is required.

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: $92,000-$126,500

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.

About GAF

GAF is a building materials manufacturing company that produces roofing materials, insulation, and other products for residential and commercial buildings. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. GAF has a long history of innovation and has developed many industry-leading products over the years. The company's products are known for their quality and durability, and are used by builders and homeowners across the country. GAF is committed to sustainability and has implemented many environmentally-friendly practices in its operations.
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