Mechanical Project Engineer R&D

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we dont back down from hard work we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
GAF is looking for an R&D Mechanical 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. This position will require 25% travel to lead and assist R&D on project installs or testing as required.

Essential Duties

• Analyze all facets of proposed projects and provide detailed cost, schedule, and justification estimates to support capital expenditures. Interface with maintenance and production to ascertain and identify operational maintenance problems and opportunities. Conduct engineering and project analysis and follow through with major and minor project recommendations, justification and implementation. Apply engineering principles including modeling and simulation with external vendors and consultants.
• Manage all aspects of multiple projects including design construction, vendor management, cost tracking, operational interfaces and operations preparation, and startup. Analyze systems, research options, and determine the most optimum cost/benefit relationship to deliver capital projects.
• Coordinate between contractors, vendors, and GAF to manage, engineer, and implement projects in the smoothest and most efficient manner without causing production delays or upsets.
• Identify and execute improvements on project equipment, documentation, work systems, and processes
• Install and/or manage the installation of various mechanical and electronic equipment related to device signal transmitting and receiving.
• Collaborate with different levels of employees in various departments of the facility through face-to-face, telephone, and email.
• Research system and component specifications using equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication.
• Must have strong mechanical and physical dexterity skills to work with hand and power tools as required to assemble and test R&D projects in a lab environment while maintaining high self-awareness to ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors Degree Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical with Mechanical preferred) coupled with a minimum of 3 years project management experience.
  Preferred
• Working knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, & procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplines as project manager and supervise others as a lead engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Advanced ability to translate technical data into a format/language suitable for operations and maintenance personnel
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Advanced demonstrated communications skills; written, verbal, and listening skills
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail able to plan, execute, and control multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong understanding of mechanical drive system fundamentals
• Utilize standard industry tools like digital multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes to perform diagnostic tests and readings.

Qualifications Preferred

• Thorough knowledge and experience with computers and Gsuite/MSOffice. Drafting experience with CAD, preferably Auto CAD, is preferred.

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: $84,000-$115,500 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 employees 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 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).