Melting Support 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 Rock Mineral Wool (RMW) Process team means we are now looking to recruit new Melting Support Engineer in Skofia Loka (Slovenia), or St-Helen (United Kingdom), or Visé (Belgium) and reporting to the Rock Mineral Wool plant manager.
Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Can you think of way to reduce CO² emission and energy consumption in a manufacturing environment?
- Can you make melting process smoother, more stable?
- Can you communicate your ideas easily to others?
- Can you use Minitab and/or other statistical tools?
- Can you travel on regular basis (up to 30%)?
As Melting Support Engineer, you'd be supporting of the rock wool melting process to improve safety, reduce CO2 footprint and energy consumption.
This will involve running plant trials, analysis and reporting of trial results and the implementation of any developments across the RMW plants. Main focus on sustainability melting technologies
What you’ll be doing:
- Support Rock Mineral Wool (RMW) Hot end Process Development team in line with business needed and priorities;
- Support the development& operation of new sustainable melting technologies in collaboration with Process development and with colleagues from other areas of the insulation business;
- On request provide support to production plants at hot end process related issues;
- Liaise with plant people at all levels to implement process controls and devise new methods of assessment & control of the hot end production process;
- Replace activities of Hot end Process team member if request;
- To report the performance across all RMW plants using appropriate Key Performance Indicators;
- 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;
- Play an integral part in the supply chain process, involving close liaison with internal and external customers;
- Produce quarterly updates (written and presentation) detailing the developments within the process area;
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 is not afraid to try new things, who has a strong technical background with an engineering degree as well as a minimum of 3 years work experience, and ready pull up her/his sleeves to help reduce the impact of the RMW production on the environment !
If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Industrial experience preferable
- Knowledge of SAF (Submerged Arc furnace) or EAF (Electric Arc furnace) would represent a significant advantage
- Languages: Fluent in English is mandatory. Any other languages would be an asset
- Experience with project management is preferred
- Ideally some training and experience of Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Presentation skills to others at all levels of management to be expected
- Previous use of Scada, CFD tools and AutoCAD is a definitive plus
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
- Process Development
- Locations
- Škofja Loka, Slovenia, St-Helens, England, Visé Plant
- 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.
Melting Support Engineer
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