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Engineering Rotational Associate

  • Full Time, onsite
  • GAF - ELK Materials Corporation
  • On Site, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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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 begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we de?ne the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satis?ed with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

With over 25 manufacturing sites, GAF's Operations Team continues to grow in size and complexity. This program is designed to accelerate the development of entry level candidates to leaders, capable of bringing value to our dynamic manufacturing operations network while having the opportunity to make impact by solving complex challenges facing our Manufacturing Operations Function. In GAF's program, the candidate will network with key leaders across the organization and will have the opportunity to work on major projects and product lines at GAF's plants.

Are you a well-rounded, intelligent, driven individual looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative organization? GAF's Engineering Rotation Program is a 2 year program designed to develop high-potential talent into future operations leaders.

Joining our rotational program means that you have the drive, ambition and willingness to bring your curiosity and outstanding collaboration to our organization. We see challenges as opportunities and you will have an immediate opportunity to make an impact in our organization. Our focus is to create value for our customers and you will ?nd that the work you produce will be implemented in real-world solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in our industry and we will also want to learn from you.

Essential Duties

As a recent college graduate, you will rotate through various experiential learning opportunities while being anchored to a manufacturing plant location for years 1 and 2 of the experience. The goal will be for you to provide immediate impact to the business, gain exposure to leadership and have experiences across various parts of the business within a relatively short time period of 24 months to accelerate your professional growth. Building skills while working alongside various multidiscipline engineers and functional areas of our business will be the focus of this rotational program. The challenges and opportunities throughout the program will be rewarding as the experience lends itself to discovery of your greatest career potential. The pace of the program will be fast and the work highly technical with the end goal being for you and the company to ?nd your next best opportunity within the organization.

Rotations will be determined through business needs, candidate interest, and performance outcomes. The positions will be based in one of our Plants across GAF's network . Candidates will have a dedicated leader and mentor to support their development and technical training as they cultivate their leadership and technical skills. Candidates will have the opportunity to establish a network of peers and mentors, have visibility of high-level leadership, and the opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that drive signi?cant value to GAF.

The rotation assignments are supplemented by various training courses and experiences throughout the two year program with exposures to both internal & external resources. Training courses provide overviews of the various functions within GAF and follow a robust and interactive curriculum that will further develop competencies such as problem-solving/critical thinking, technical skills, product/process knowledge and leadership capability.

The Engineering Rotation Program consists of two (2) rewarding assignments, each one (1) year duration. Candidates will partner with Operations Leadership and the Program Manager to determine best ?t, based on business needs and with consideration of the candidate's preference.

During each rotation, candidates will be assigned various individual initiatives as well as taking on relevant roles within a Plant Operations Team. Completion of these rotations will prepare the candidate for a successful start as a Process/Project Engineer II.

Duties and skills acquired during the program could include:
  • Leading process design reviews, raw material quali?cations, and capability studies
  • Supporting all plant product, process, and materials trials
  • Developing cost savings opportunities related to process, procedures, raw materials and waste.
  • Proactively identifying engineering opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop and present feasible solutions
  • Leading and/or participating in providing process/mechanical designs and evaluations for capital projects
  • Participating in and supporting product improvement and new product development efforts
  • Speci?c manufacturing/operations accountabilities as assigned based on engineering discipline expertise


Under This Roof, We Require
  • Four-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering
  • Previous internship or co-op related experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures
  • Travel up to 20%


Under This Roof, We Also Value
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, & analytical skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and build relationships
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task & handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities
  • Analytical and statistical knowledge


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 bene?ts 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 ?nancial 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.


Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 76,500-97,750

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).
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