Group Engineer Inline Measurement Systems, Americas

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Group Engineer Inline Measurement Systems for the Americas. The role focuses on planning, installation, and optimization of inline measurement systems to support quality and operations across NA sites.

The position requires an engineering degree and 10+ years in related fields, with strong teamwork, data analysis, and mobility to travel between NA sites. A pay disclosure indicates a starting salary of $89,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Strong background in inline measurement systems and process engineering.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external resources.
• Ability to plan, install, and validate measurement systems across sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and specify inline measurement systems based on quality and operations needs.
• Budget planning for new systems or upgrades.
• Support purchasing during ordering and installation phases.
• Coordinate installation between departments and external resources.
• Install, start-up, and supervise external resources for systems.
• Adopt systems to match product specifications and automate processes.

Skills

Process engineering

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Data analysis (SPC)

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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Group Engineer Inline Measurement Systems, Americas

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act onclimate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Purpose:

Planning and execution of projects in the field of inline measurement systems, data analyses and evaluation

Tasks and responsibilities:

• planning and specification of inline measurement systems based on the needs of quality and operations


• budget planning for new systems or system upgrades


• support of purchasing during ordering process


• preparation of installation between different departments and external resources


• installation and start-up of inline measurement systems as well as supervision of external resources


• setup and adoption of inline measurement systems to match requirements of different products according customer specification


• optimizing of automation processes and increase efficiency based on results of inline measurement systems


• integration of the systems into IT structure


• data handling and analyzing to support process engineering and quality


• definition and implementation of a harmonized setup between different kp sites


• determination of requirements, planning and assignment of external services


• maintenance of the systems


• fault analyzes and troubleshooting including remote service


• spare part handling and spare part recommendation


• handover to production including training of operators, process engineering and quality


• Responsibility for the coordination and direction of external personnel


• Manage or work as project teams on topics together with different departments

Qualification

Education and experience:

• Engineering degree, with +10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Experience in process engineering


• Good understanding of interaction between process and product


• Used to work reliably in a team and mobile to work in different sites along NA

Knowledge / personality:

• Basic knowledge about electrical and electro-technological aspects


• Basic knowledge about IT and network communication


• Teamwork and communication skill


• Motivation and energy to deliver and improve


• flexibility and readiness to travel


• analytical and data management skills (eg. SPC)


• Problem solving skills as well as the ability to focus on deliverable

PAY DISCLOSURE:

This position has a pay variable salary starting from $89,000.00 USD Annually

Individual pay based on individual experience, knowledge, and overall fit to job demands.

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you!

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people fromunderrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.