Process Development Engineer
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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Sustainability team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 40-year heritage in manufacturing insulation and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 40 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6000-strong team and help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking to recruit new Process Development Engineer for Glass Mineral Wool (GMW) in our offices in Visé, Belgium or St-Helen, UK and reporting to the Hot End Process Manager.
Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Can you perform Design Of Experiment (DOE)?
- Can you make manufacturing improvements?
- Are you familiar with Statistical tools (Minitab, Excel, others)?
- Do you like to travel on regular basis?
As Process Development Engineer, you'd be responsible to standardize, optimize & support the glass wool process across all UK and overseas plants, in terms of process development, efficiencies and sustainability.
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop the glass wool process to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, increase throughput, or improve safety. This will involve running plant trials, analysis and reporting of trial results and the implementation of any developments across the GMW plants
- Report the performance across all GMW plants using appropriate Key Performance Indicators
- Play an integral part in the supply chain process, involving close liaison with internal and external customers
- Support new product development through optimization of key properties relevant to the end application. This will involve working with internal & external customers to understand the needs required, and develop the technology & process accordingly
- Support the development of new technologies in collaboration with colleagues from other areas of the insulation business
- Liaise with plant people at all levels to implement process controls and devise new methods of assessment and control the production process
- Provide support to all plants on any process or product related issues
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; produce regular technical and operational reports; briefing of colleagues; and deliver presentations to senior management or other customers
- Produce quarterly updates (written and presentation) detailing the developments within the process area
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; produce regular technical and operational reports; briefing of colleagues; and delivering presentations to all levels of the business, external suppliers and customers. Provide guidance and development opportunities for department employees
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. We're looking for someone who has excellent problem solving and analytical skills, who has strong working knowledge of MS Office, statistical software as well as with Design Of Experiment (DOE) method, and completed a degree in Engineering. Please keep in mind that the person who will be selected will be expected to travel frequently (up to 30%).
If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Industrial experience preferable
- Languages: Fluent in English. French / German would be an asset
- Experience with project management is preferred
- Ideally some training and experience of Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing techniques
- People management skills would be ideal
- Presentation skills to others at all levels of management to be expected
- Knowledge of financial budgeting and working within financial constraints will be useful
We will provide:
As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.
On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (Our values (knaufinsulation.com))
If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us on dany.wolf@knaufinsulation.com
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- HQ - Visé, Belgium, St-Helens, England
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
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About Knauf Insulation Western Europe
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.
Process Development Engineer
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