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 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 Project Engineering Manager in Skofja Loka, Slovenia and reporting to the Engineering Manager core equipment RMW.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Are you familiar with heating process for industrial Oven and/or Dryer
• Can you write equipment technical descriptions?
• Can you manage Tendering, bid comparison and suppliers selection?
• Can you provide commissioning support, including acceptance and performance tests?
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As Project Engineering Manager , you'd be leading projects and overseeing various aspects such as feasibility study, scope & budget, Equipment technical description, process diagrams, tendering, planning, construction & commissioning, and more 

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement plant specific projects, brown and greenfield projects
• Manage technical projects of 1M€ to 15M€ value.
• Establish clear written customer expectations to the equipment and measurements of the objectives at the beginning of each project 
• Prepare scopes and estimates with options/alternatives as appropriate to allow the customer to make business decisions and obtain appropriation approval
• Prepare a project implementation plan complete with schedule, project organization, and contract strategy
• Communicate well through periodic reports and reviews with the project team, engineering management, and the customer
• Analyze various options for all phases of project execution, cost savings, schedule improvement 
• Manage engineering, planning, control, procurement and construction personnel in a matrix organization to accomplish project objectives
• Motivate project team member and work with the project team members to ensure adequate and timely work to accomplish objectives
• Advise and support civil engineers with the detailed civil design (equipment/building interface)
• Advice and support Electrical & Controls engineers to define and commission control systems 
• Support process and drafting engineers with design calculations, P&ID’s, layouts
• Manage project changes to minimize cost, timing and performance impacts and obtain management approval of changes when required
• Resolves issues and coordinate activities by serving as the focal point between the customer, project team and contractors
• 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, behaviors 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

• Mechanical Engineer (Bachelor or Master) or equivalent by experience
• At least 5-10 years of experience in mechanical projects
• Good understanding of Oven or Drying process system

• Who speak English fluently. Any other language is a plus;
• Autonomous, organized, proactive skills 
• The capacity to work appropriately as the leader of a team of subcontractors, be as comfortable with the theory as with the practice
• The ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team with engineering and project managers, 
• A strong sense of working within deadlines 
• 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 is essential
• Multi-tasking skills and can prioritize work (while be on different projects and technologies)
• A good knowledge of computer software tools (AutoCAD, 3D modeling, Navisworks, MS office, …) 
• The 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 (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)

If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us on dany.wolf@knaufinsulation.com