Process Engineer

Knauf North America; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision – day one

Virtual Medical Services

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Paid Family Leave

Short-term Disability

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knauf Insulation North America, based in the US, seeks a Process Engineer to monitor and control our cold-end manufacturing processes—curing, sizing, facing and packaging—driving data-driven improvements. You will analyze process data with Process Technicians, Production Superintendents and others to identify bottlenecks and apply improvements that meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities include performing technical data analyses, supporting process and product optimization, cost reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP and Minitab helpful.
• Knowledge of chemistry related to glass, binder and washwater; machinery design/use.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and direct maintenance repairs.
• Ability to write work instructions and procedures.
• Commitment to inclusion and a culture of collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses of manufacturing data for curing, sizing, facing, and packaging.
• Identify bottlenecks through time studies and other methods.
• Apply analysis results to improve processes and meet customer expectations.
• Suggest enhancements to manufacturing capabilities; participate in optimization projects.
• Execute projects toward cost reduction, productivity gains, and process improvements.
• Maintain process set points for curing, sizing, facing, and packaging.
• Collaborate with process engineers and corporate functions.
• Review new product requests against plant capabilities; maintain data records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Read drawings

Maintenance repairs

Write procedures

Team collaboration

Drive retention & engagement

Culture of innovation

Inclusion advocacy

Machinery knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Knauf Insulation 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 Engineer, you will monitor and control our cold-end processes in the plant including curing, sizing, facing, and packaging. Analyze processes and product data provided by Process Technicians, Production Superintendents, and others. Identify and support the direction for process improvements while maintaining parameters that are currently in place.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses of manufacturing and process data related to curing, sizing, facing, and packaging
• Identify process bottlenecks through time studies and other methods
• Apply analysis results to improve processes and meet customer expectations
• Identify recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities through new ideas and/or methods
• Participate in projects and/or assist project sub-teams involved in process and product optimization, innovation, cost reduction, or other related business activities
• Under the supervision of the Manager, Process Engineering, execute projects to fulfill department goals and objectives in the areas of cost reduction, productivity gains, process flow, capacity increases, scrap reduction and process and product enhancements
• Maintain process set points and control for the curing, sizing, facing, and packaging
• Participate in activities with other Process Engineers and Corporate functions
• Review all new product requests and approve them based on plant capabilities
• Maintain all data pertinent to the process including KIMS requirements and upkeep of records

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of SAP and Minitab helpful
• Knowledge of chemistry, as related to glass, binder and washwater
• Knowledge of machinery and its design/use
• Problem solving skills
• Critical Thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to complete and read drawings
• Ability to direct maintenance-needed repairs
• Ability to write work instructions and procedures
• Ability to drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization
• Ability to Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner

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.