Baltimore, MD, 21217, USA
95 days ago
Quality Engineer II
**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. **Team or Function** **Overview** You will collaborate with operations, quality technicians, and process engineering to optimize finished good performance through formulation changes and process changes. **Summary** GAF is searching for a Quality Engineer who will assist with creating and maintaining the quality culture at the plant level. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing plant calibrations, COA, raw material and finished goods records, work with process experts to reduce variation on finished goods and processing equipment, and assisting with meeting operational and financial business objectives (i.e. OEE, MUV, etc.). **Essential** **Duties** Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ● Troubleshoot process or equipment upset conditions impacting OEE or uptime performance. ● Manage quality data and testing frequency to understand, improve, and define quality control through the process and products. ● Perform routine measurement system analysis (MSA) for the plant and take action based on testing results. ● Lead the execution of Quality Improvement projects using standard PI tools such as MVT/DOE, and Kepner Tregoe PSDM. ● Work with corporate Quality resources to update SOPs and GAF Quality Manual ● Retrain personnel on quality documentation such as finished product specifications, process control documents, SOPs, and calibration documents. **●** Train production personnel on Statistical Quality Control (SQC) as it relates to impacts on finished goods and raw material variations. Leads the application and interpretation of SQC charting as it relates to the product. Collaborate with the Quality & Technical Manager on execution. ● Manage calibrations, audits, finished products, COA records, and raw material batch tracking. ● Conduct quality audits with certifying partners and internally. Create an action plan based on audit results to improve the quality of the plant based on recommendations. ● Support product improvement and new product development efforts. ● Lead the efforts for compliance with testing protocols for finished product performance or raw material performance. ● Conduct Vendor CAPA analysis on raw materials. Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and suppliers to find a resolution and improve upon raw material quality issues. Communicate findings to the plant. **Physical** **Demands** + Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading. + Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces. + Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. + Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. + Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color, and the ability to adjust focus. + Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. **Under This Roof, We** **Require** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Required + 3+ years demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment + Knowledgeofengineeringfundamentalstoincluderootcauseanalysis,statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving + Abilitytotranslatetechnicaldataintoaformat/languagesuitableforpersonnel. Preferred Qualifications + Intermediate skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management. + 3+ years demonstrated experience in a quality role + Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement + Demonstrated ability to lead a team **How We Protect What Matters** **Most** + Weofferawiderangeofhealthinsuranceoptionsthatincludemedical,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, a 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. Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications. Annual Salary Range: 78,300-100,050 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. ​
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