Packaging Engineer - Knauf Insulation

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!
• 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 Packaging Engineer, you will plan and direct activities concerned with design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials and their related processes. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of products to determine physical characteristics, special-handling, safety requirements and type of materials required for proposed packaging.  Manage and/or support projects including equipment installations, new product trials and start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects. 

• Maintain a safe environment by complying with safety rules and procedures. This includes putting safety first in everything you do.
• Develop and implement overall packaging strategy to best fit the needs of Operations, Shipping, Warehousing and Customers.
• Consult with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development and Operations Departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging solutions and processes.
• Develop efficient cold-end procedures and work instructions that are easily understood and transferable.
• Innovate cold-end/packaging equipment and processes for the purposes of optimizing operational safety, quality, and costs in collaboration with manufacturing sites, corporate functions, external suppliers, and our customers.
• Understand the VOC (voice of customer) in terms of product expectations, pain points, and opportunities.
• Work with Corporate Engineering, KIE and plant engineering teams in the layout of manufacturing lines to optimize material flow and minimize operational cost.
• Maintain knowledge in the latest automation technology related to packaging and material handling.
• Provide recommendations for plant and product improvements.
• Provide training and standard operation procedures for new or upgrades packaging equipment.
• Optimize the performance of automated packaging equipment through continuous improvement initiatives, best-practice identification and sharing between manufacturing sites, and technology upgrades.
• Lead or participate in plant trials related to new products, material changes, or equipment upgrades in the packaging area.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities (LSS, Kaizen, etc.)

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in packaging equipment design and automation
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to travel 35% of the time
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; Moderate skills with Word, PowerPoint 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.