Process Development Engineer - Cold End and Packaging

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Shelbyville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Short-term disability

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Process Development Engineer to oversee design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials, and related processes. You will analyze drawings and specs to determine characteristics, safety needs, and suitable packaging materials.

You will support projects including equipment installations, trials, startups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must reside within travel distance of our plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with packaging equipment design and automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Put safety at the heart of your work and follow established rules and procedures.
• Shape a packaging strategy that meets Operations, Shipping, Warehousing, and Customers.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development, and Operations on costs and feasibility of packaging solutions.
• Create efficient cold-end procedures and clear work instructions.
• Lead packaging equipment improvements to improve safety, quality, and cost.

Skills

Safety focus

Packaging strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Training others

Public speaking

Project management

Risk assessment

Systems analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Windows

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.

Education

What You'll Need:

• 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 skillsComputer 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.

About Knauf North America

Knauf North America represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. Though operations first began throughout Europe, Knauf Insulation manufacturing started here in the United States in 1978. Having since pioneered many sustainable insulation manufacturing practices, we are one of the fastest growing insulation manufacturers in the world.

Become part of the family you can trust — built on solid values and a diverse culture. At Knauf, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of the family. Part of something bigger. So we invest in you. Because you don’t just play a role in the building you’re in. You play a key role in impacting buildings globally. Doing good for the people within them and to make tomorrow a home for all of us.