Process Engineer

Knauf Insulation • Shelbyville, IN

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About The Position

As a Process Engineer, you will monitor and control our cold-end processes in the plant including curing, sizing, facing, and packaging. Analyze processes and product data provided by Process Technicians, Production Superintendents, and others. Identify and support the direction for process improvements while maintaining parameters that are currently in place.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related field
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of chemistry, as related to glass, binder and washwater
• Knowledge of machinery and its design/use
• Problem solving skills
• Critical Thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to complete and read drawings
• Ability to direct maintenance-needed repairs
• Ability to write work instructions and procedures
• Ability to drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization
• Ability to Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP and Minitab helpful

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses of manufacturing and process data related to curing, sizing, facing, and packaging
• Identify process bottlenecks through time studies and other methods
• Apply analysis results to improve processes and meet customer expectations
• Identify recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities through new ideas and/or methods
• Participate in projects and/or assist project sub-teams involved in process and product optimization, innovation, cost reduction, or other related business activities
• Under the supervision of the Manager, Process Engineering, 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 enhancements
• Maintain process set points and control for the curing, sizing, facing, and packaging
• Participate in activities with other Process Engineers and Corporate functions
• Review all new product requests and approve them based on plant capabilities
• Maintain all data pertinent to the process including KIMS requirements and upkeep of records

Benefits

• Free on-site Health Care Facility
• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!
• Growth opportunities available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees