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Plant Project Engineer

Knauf Insulation
Inwood, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

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.

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

Supporting all aspects of the individual - self, health, wealth and community"

Our benefits include :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision - starting on day one!
  • Offsite free clinic
  • Virtual Medical Services
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Vacation time to enjoy getting away
  • 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!

Summary of Position :

As a Project Engineer, you will design, develop, and test all aspects of plant automation, and machinery. Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design machine controls. Install, program, repair, and troubleshoot all plant equipment. Provide technical support to plant staff and contractors. Review plans and other technical documents. Determine scope and / or timing of the project, and monitor cost and project progress. In addition, you will develop cost estimates and schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate, design, and manage improvement projects (e.g., new equipment installation and equipment modifications) to reduce scrap and improve quality, reliability, and throughput as directed.
  • Review plans and other technical documents, determines scope and / or timing of the project, and monitors costs and project progress.
  • Support Operations group to accomplish clean-outs, preventive maintenance downtimes and machine rebuilds in a timely fashion.
  • Assist Maintenance in troubleshooting equipment that requires additional technical knowledge or expertise.
  • Maintain plant drawing system by making appropriate updates to drawings and documentation on equipment.
  • Support other plants with Engineering projects and rebuilds as needed.
  • Support weekend duty rotation.
  • Manage contractors supporting plant related maintenance work.
  • Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
  • Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
  • Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.
  • Qualifications

    Education :

  • 4-Year Engineering or Technical degree; or equivalent experience
  • Experience :

  • Minimum (3) to five (5) years' Project Engineering experience in an Industrial Manufacturing facility or Similar
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD required.
  • Project management experience required.
  • Ability to travel 5-10% of the time as needed.
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Problem resolution skills
  • Computer skills in a MS Windows Environment; proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • 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.

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