Process Engineer
OverviewKnauf 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.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure all glass delivered to Process Group is proper viscosity, temperature and chemistryManage Fiberizing process to ensure optimal process settings are in place and are being followedManage Spinner inventory and life expectancyRemain current in understanding the relationship between glass chemistry and glass propertiesManage and maintain plant recycled water system including filtration, treatment, and disposalPerform technical analyses of manufacturing/process data and apply results to improve processes and meet customer expectationsDevelop and manage Furnace Maintenance processes utilizing internal and external laborManage all batch house operations including mixing and raw material unloadingContinually develop recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities/efficiencies through new ideas and/or methodsUnder 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 enhancementsLead projects and/or project sub-teams involved in process and product optimization, innovation, cost reduction or other related business activitiesEducation Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related fieldLean Certifications and/or Green/Black Belt preferredExperienceMinimum two (2) five (5) years of experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering in a similar environmentExperience in a similar industry (glass/insulation) highly preferredKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of chemistry, as related to glass, binder and wash water processes in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of furnace and fiberization processes preferredKnowledge of machinery and its design/useKnowledge of large, industrial equipmentWorking knowledge of SAP and Minitab preferredWorking knowledge of manufacturing regulations and standardsKnowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean Six SigmaSDL2017.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure all glass delivered to Process Group is proper viscosity, temperature and chemistryManage Fiberizing process to ensure optimal process settings are in place and are being followedManage Spinner inventory and life expectancyRemain current in understanding the relationship between glass chemistry and glass propertiesManage and maintain plant recycled water system including filtration, treatment, and disposalPerform technical analyses of manufacturing/process data and apply results to improve processes and meet customer expectationsDevelop and manage Furnace Maintenance processes utilizing internal and external laborManage all batch house operations including mixing and raw material unloadingContinually develop recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities/efficiencies through new ideas and/or methodsUnder 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 enhancementsLead projects and/or project sub-teams involved in process and product optimization, innovation, cost reduction or other related business activitiesEducation Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related fieldLean Certifications and/or Green/Black Belt preferredExperienceMinimum two (2) five (5) years of experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering in a similar environmentExperience in a similar industry (glass/insulation) highly preferredKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of chemistry, as related to glass, binder and wash water processes in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of furnace and fiberization processes preferredKnowledge of machinery and its design/useKnowledge of large, industrial equipmentWorking knowledge of SAP and Minitab preferredWorking knowledge of manufacturing regulations and standardsKnowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean Six SigmaSDL2017.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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