About the role
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.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include
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!
- Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role
As an Associate Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines within Knauf plants. You may work in various areas of plant operations, supporting production lines to optimise processes and troubleshoot shop-floor issues.
Typical responsibilities include hands-on data collection to support continuous improvement, documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze and present data to optimize processes to reach efficient cycle times, effective maintenance routines, reliable equipment performance, improve material flow, identify waste and bottle necks, these in order to ensure the best product quality, efficiency of processes and repeatability while being cost effective.
- Update training documentation to support operator competency and alignment to process changes. Monitors impact of asset operational routines through established KPIs.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to refine processes, enhance process control systems, and improve reliability and output consistency.
- Link manufacturing performance and product quality by understanding the business needs via Safety, Environmental Controls, Production KPIs, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, ISO Standards, Lean CI Tools and Best Practices
Key priorities and Deliverables
Validate standard work
Refine training documentation
Document process Quality Acceptance Criteria
Create and track indicator for systemic failures identification
Failures data collection
Measure impact correction/prevention implementation
Validate effectiveness of change
Value stream mapping
Non-value add identification
Bottle neck identification
Times and movement studies
Efficiency of use: people, resources and process
Design of Experiments data collection
PM optimization data collection
Statistical correlation between routines and equipment up-time
Spare parts data collection
Parts availability
Consumption
Benchmark other sites best practices
Qualifications
Education
Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or a related technical field) is required
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.