Process Engineer, Hot End

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Job description

Overview:
Knauf 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. Watch our values video to learn more about what we do, our commitment to sustainability and our company values and culture.

Responsibilities:
Ensure all glass delivered to Process Group is proper viscosity, temperature and chemistry

Manage Fiberizing process to ensure optimal process settings are in place and are being followed

Manage Spinner inventory and life expectancy

Remain current in understanding the relationship between glass chemistry and glass properties

Manage and maintain plant recycled water system including filtration, treatment, and disposal

Perform technical analyses of manufacturing/process data and apply results to improve processes and meet customer expectations

Develop and manage Furnace Maintenance processes utilizing internal and external labor

Manage all batch house operations including mixing and raw material unloading

Continually develop recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities/efficiencies through new ideas and/or methods

Under 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 enhancements

Lead projects and/or project sub-teams involved in process and product optimization, innovation, cost reduction or other related business activities

Qualifications:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related field

Lean Certifications and/or Green/Black Belt preferred

Experience:

Minimum three (3) five (5) years of experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering in a similar environment

Experience in a similar industry (glass/insulation) highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of chemistry, as related to glass, binder and wash water processes in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of furnace and fiberization processes preferred

Knowledge of machinery and its design/use

Knowledge of large, industrial equipment

Working knowledge of SAP and Minitab preferred

Working knowledge of manufacturing regulations and standards

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to communicate effectively throughout the plant and with Corporate Engineering and R&D

Ability to complete and read drawings

Ability to direct maintenance-needed repairs

Ability to write work instructions and procedures

Ability and desire to work hands-on in the Plant, collaborating with all employees and gathering ideas that may improve processes and/or systems

Ability to lead and coach others

Ability to make tough decisions and handle conflict resolution in a positive and professional manner

Ability to think proactively and provide creative solutions that will benefit the organization

Ability to work a schedule of eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week with extra hours as needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Self-motivated

Special Tools/Equipment Used:

Computer

Mobile phone

Hearing and eye Protection

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to climb/descend stairs and ladders

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms

Required to perform and teach hot work as needed

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to extreme temperature changes while in the plant

May be exposed to high voltage areas and dusty conditions

Regularly exposed to a fast-paced manufacturing environment