Process Development Engineer - Cold End and Packaging

KNAUF INSULATION; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision – day one

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Process Development Engineer for our Shelbyville, IN area. You will oversee design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials, and related processes, supporting installations, trials, and start-ups.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree with 3+ years in packaging equipment design and automation, plus strong teamwork, risk assessment, and project-management skills. Travel up to 40% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in packaging equipment design and automation.
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles for technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Requires 40% travel, with some periods of higher travel during start-ups, equipment commissioning, or major projects.
• Must be detail-oriented and results-driven, committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through process excellence.
• Ability to communicate across departments and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Put safety at the heart of your work, following established rules and procedures.
• Shape a packaging strategy meeting Operations, Shipping, Warehousing, and Customers.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development, and Operations to assess costs and feasibility of new packaging solutions.
• Create efficient cold-end procedures and clear work instructions.
• Drive packaging equipment performance through continuous improvement across sites and with suppliers.
• Lead plant trials for new products, material changes, and packaging equipment upgrades.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (LSS/Kaizen).
• Provide training and SOPs to ensure sustained improvements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Systems analysis

Project management

Cross-department communication

Leadership / training

Public speaking

Blueprints / design techniques

Troubleshooting

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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 a Process Development Engineer, you will oversee the design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials, and related processes. Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to identify physical characteristics, handling and safety requirements, and suitable packaging materials. Support projects such as equipment installations, product trials and start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates must be located within reasonable travelling distance of one of our plants.

• Shelbyville, IN

• Albion, MI

• Inwood, WV

• Lanett, AL

• McGregor, TX

• Shasta Lake, CA

What You'll Do:

• Put safety at the heart of your work, helping create a safe environment by following established rules and procedures.

• Shape a packaging strategy that meets the needs of Operations, Shipping, Warehousing, and Customers.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development, and Operations to assess the costs and feasibility of new packaging solutions and processes.

• Create efficient cold-end procedures and clear, transferable work instructions.

• Bring fresh thinking to cold-end and packaging equipment and processes, optimizing safety, quality, and cost in partnership with manufacturing sites, corporate teams, suppliers, and customers.

• Turn the voice of the customer into action by understanding product expectations, pain points, and opportunities.

• Partner with Corporate Engineering, KIE, and plant engineering teams to design manufacturing line layouts that improve material flow and control operating costs.

• Stay current with the latest automation technologies for packaging and material handling.

• Recommend practical improvements to plants and products.

• Help teams get the most from new and upgraded packaging equipment by providing training and standard operating procedures.

• Drive packaging equipment performance through continuous improvement, sharing best practices across manufacturing sites, and advancing technology.

• Lead or contribute to plant trials for new products, material changes, and packaging equipment upgrades.

• Lead or take part in continuous improvement initiatives, including LSS and Kaizen.

What You'll Need:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in packaging equipment design and automation

• Experience in project management and continuous improvement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct risk assessments

• Knowledge of systems analysis

• Ability to manage personnel resources; Ability to communicate across departments; Ability to make quick, thorough decisions

• Ability to lead and train others

• Public speaking and presentation skills

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models

• Project management skills

• Troubleshooting skills

• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; Moderate skills with Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Other Requirements:

• Must be detail-oriented and results-driven, committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through process excellence.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Requires 40% travel, with some periods of higher travel during start-ups, equipment commissioning, or major projects.

• Must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying environmental conditions (dust/temperature) while in plants.

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.