Associate Engineer

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knauf Insulation is seeking an Associate Engineer to gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines within Knauf plants, supporting production lines to optimize processes and troubleshoot shop-floor issues.

Typical responsibilities include hands-on data collection to support continuous improvement, documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and quality assurance in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or a related technical field) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the plant's health and safety strategy, programs and performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary site leader for health and safety, advising plant leadership on regulatory compliance, risk management and safe operating practices.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership to strengthen accountability and embed safety into daily operations.
• Lead the design and delivery of health and safety training programs to ensure employees and leaders are equipped to recognize hazards and manage risk.
• Oversee site audits and inspections, evaluate findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead investigations of incidents, injuries and near misses, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report health and safety performance to plant leadership with trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and act as primary contact during inspections and inquiries.
• Develop, review and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and written programs.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to manage workers' compensation and return-to-work efforts.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Incident investigations

Education

Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or a related technical field)

Job description

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We're committed to the whole you - your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision - starting on day one!

• Virtual Medical Services

• Fertility and adoption benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid Family Leave

• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)

• Company paid life insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

About the Role:

As an Associate Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines within Knauf plants. You may work in various areas of plant operations, supporting production lines to optimise processes and troubleshoot shop-floor issues.

Typical responsibilities include hands-on data collection to support continuous improvement, documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and quality assurance.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the plant's health and safety strategy, programs and performance objectives in alignment with company and operational goals.

• Serve as the primary site leader for health and safety, providing expert guidance to plant leadership, supervisors and employees on regulatory compliance, risk management and safe operating practices.

• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to strengthen accountability, embed safety into daily operations and support a proactive safety culture.

• Lead the design and delivery of health and safety training programs to ensure employees and leaders are equipped to recognize hazards, manage risk and work safely.

• Oversee site audits and inspections, evaluate findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead and/or oversee incident, injury and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning and follow-up.

• Monitor and report on site health and safety performance, including analysis of leading and lagging indicators, identification of trends and presentation of recommendations to plant leadership.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations, and serve as the primary site contact during regulatory inspections, agency inquiries and investigations.

• Lead the development, review and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures and written programs.

• Partner with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to manage workers' compensation cases, support return-to-work efforts and reduce injury-related costs.

• Lead critical risk management efforts, including industrial hygiene, PPE, hazard communication and other high-risk activities, as applicable.

• Support the introduction of new chemicals, materials, processes and equipment by ensuring appropriate hazard reviews, documentation, communication and controls are in place.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Environmental teams to support capital projects, process changes, and operational improvements through effective safety risk assessment and control measures.

• Support environmental compliance efforts, as needed, in coordination with the Knauf Environmental team.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of required health and safety documentation, records and regulatory reporting.

• Notify regulatory agencies as required and lead the appropriate internal response, documentation and corrective action for reportable events or compliance concerns.

What You'll Need:

Education:

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or a related technical field) is required

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.