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.
Responsibilities: As a Process Engineer you will focus primarily on the furnace, fiberizing, batch, binder and recycled water processes within our fiberglass manufacturing facility. You will participate in projects with multiple internal departments including; Corporate Engineering/R&D, Plant Engineering and Production Department to develop process improvements and resolve product/technical issues.
Responsibilities
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Ensure all glass delivered to Process Group is proper viscosity, temperature and chemistry
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- Manage Fiberizing process to ensure optimal process settings are in place and are being followed while managing the Spinner inventory and life expectancy
- 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 and managing 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
Qualifications: *
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or related field
- 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
- Lean Certifications and/or Green/Black Belt preferred
Location: 1000 East North Street, Albion, MI 49224
Location: 1000 East North Street, Albion, MI 49224
Job Type: Full-time