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 Engineering 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. 

We are looking to recruit a new Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Hardware Engineer in  Visé, Belgium and reporting to the Head of Electrical Controls and Instrumentation.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Are you a flexible, motivated, and committed engineer with advanced expertise in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), eager to join a multicultural and dynamic team?
• Do you have strong knowledge in hardware and control systems, with a collaborative mindset, a strong team spirit, and the desire to thrive in a diverse environment?
• Are you eager to learn and grow within an engineering team with strong values, offering numerous opportunities for development and learning in a stimulating setting?

As an E&I Hardware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to travel to different plants in EMEA/APAC for 30% of the time. Your presence on site with the teams will also be important.

What you’ll be doing:

Manage multiple projects project following the KIE Capital Investment Project Management process through its different phases and gate reviews:

• Deliver functional descriptions together with the Mechanical Technology Engineering Managers for the different processes
• Develop and define operational concepts
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and practices, which are already within the department, update guideline documents when needed
• Deliver and verification of scope specifications / requirements with Technology Engineering Managers in order to lead the design of electrical systems and prevent scope / design changes
• Keep relationships with outside manufacturers and vendors to facilitate design and stay up to date with new technologies
• Validate tendering and deliver bid comparisons for several scopes
• Validate intermediate and final as build documentation (software, operation manual)
• Archive engineering and design information, drawings and related reference lists for each scope package
• Manage suppliers and their scope from E&I point of view
• Supervise the commissioning of scope packages
• Support in problem solving of deficiencies
• Control of the sensitive equipment, being able to avoid a stop of the line. Act as trouble shooter in case of a line shutdown
• Ensure designs meet legal guidelines and safety requirements
• Negotiate issues with contractors/suppliers to the best interest of the project
• Deliver the objectives of the project on time, within budget tolerance, and meeting the fitness for use
• Maintain competency and state-of-art knowledge in pertinent aspects of engineering disciplines
• Control and issue technical files to plant team, work out maintenance task lists, give recommendations for spare parts for pre-listed machines
• Participate to network meetings
• Lead the asset management program for your equipment, audit each year several plants, recommend improvements to the process and equipment, troubleshoot/modify/improve their equipment
• Train and mentor other engineers

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. 

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Engineer or equivalent by experience;
• At least 5 years of experience in E&I systems
• Solid experience in electrical power distribution within manufacturing environments. Experience in the manufacturing sector is essential, regardless of the specific type of manufacturing.
• Language: Fluent in English. Any other language is a plus
• Having a good knowledge of computer software tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN, 3D modeling, Navisworks, MS office, ...)
  
• Good knowledge of SAP, for ordering and cost control
• Solid knowledge of Industrial standards, philosophy of hardware configuration of process control, drive/motor (control) systems (Siemens).
• Strong communication skills: example: clearly explaining design ideas and reading/interpreting drawings and specifications (sound engineering judgment).

• Autonomous, organized, proactive ;
• Must be able to work appropriately as the leader of a team, be as comfortable with the theory as with the practice
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team with engineering and project managers, work within deadlines
• Having the ability to create and maintain a positive relationship
• To be assertive and have self-confidence in presenting and supporting conclusions, having communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize work (different projects and technologies)
• Ability to be a creative thinker; search solutions and simplify the situation;

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 camille.gruslin@knaufinsulation.com