Process Engineer

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.

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!
  
  

Growth opportunities available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Summary of Position:

A s a Process Engineer, you will focus primarily on the furnace, fiberizing, batch, binder and recycled water processes within our fiberglass manufacturing facility. Participate in projects with multiple internal departments including; Corporate Engineering/R&D, Plant Engineering and Production Department to develop process improvements and resolve product/technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all glass delivered to Process Group is proper viscosity, temperature and chemistry
• Manage Fiberizing process to ensure optimal process settings are in place and are being followed while managing the Spinner inventory and life expectancy
• Manage and maintain plant recycled water system including filtration, treatment, and disposal
• Perform technical analyses of manufacturing/process data and apply results to improve processes and meet customer expectations
• Develop and manage Furnace Maintenance processes utilizing internal and external labor and managing all batch house operations including mixing and raw material unloading
• Continually develop recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities/efficiencies through new ideas and/or methods
• Under the supervision of the Process Engineering Manager, 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
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related field
• Minimum three (3) five (5) years of experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering in a similar environment
• Experience in a similar industry (glass/insulation) highly preferred
• Lean Certifications and/or Green/Black Belt preferred
  
  

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.