Full-Time
Process Engineer
Updated on 9/3/2026
Knauf Insulation
1,001-5,000 employees
Global manufacturer of energy-efficient insulation
No salary listed
Lanett, AL, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Ceramic Engineering or a related field is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.
- Knowledge of SAP and Minitab is helpful.
- Knowledge of chemistry as related to glass, binder and washwater is required.
- Knowledge of machinery and its design and use is required.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
- The ability to complete and read drawings is required.
- The ability to direct maintenance-needed repairs is required.
- The ability to write work instructions and procedures is required.
- The ability to drive high levels of employee retention and engagement is required.
- The ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability is required.
- The ability to instill an inclusive environment where employees can contribute and positively impact the company is required.
- Monitor and control the plant's cold-end processes, including curing, sizing, facing, and packaging.
- Analyze manufacturing and process data related to curing, sizing, facing, and packaging.
- Identify process bottlenecks through time studies and other analytical methods.
- Apply analysis results to improve processes and meet customer expectations.
- Develop recommendations to enhance manufacturing capabilities through new ideas and methods.
- Participate in projects and support project sub-teams involved in process and product optimization, innovation, cost reduction, and related business initiatives.
- Under the supervision of the Manager, Process Engineering, execute projects supporting department goals in cost reduction, productivity improvement, process flow, capacity increases, scrap reduction, and process and product enhancements.
- Maintain process setpoints and controls for curing, sizing, facing, and packaging operations.
- Collaborate with other Process Engineers and Corporate functions on cross-functional activities and initiatives.
- Review new product requests and approve them based on plant capabilities.
- Maintain all process-related data, including KIMS requirements and recordkeeping.
- A minimum of two years of experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP and Minitab is helpful.
Knauf Insulation manufactures and distributes insulation materials for buildings, serving construction firms, architects, and building owners in more than 40 countries. Its products include glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool, and wood wool, which provide thermal and acoustic insulation and help improve energy efficiency in construction projects. The company’s operation combines manufacturing with distribution, focusing on meeting environmental standards and certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, and WELL. Its differentiators include a long track record (over 40 years), a global reach, and a commitment to sustainability and standards-driven solutions. The goal is to be a dependable partner in the insulation industry while continuously advancing concepts and solutions for energy efficiency and responsible building practices.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Visé, Belgium
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shotton could deliver 137-140 direct jobs and £14 million North Wales support.
- The £180 million Deeside project targets 200,000 square feet of new capacity.
- June 2026 carbon calculator strengthens specifier adoption and LEED, BREEAM, WELL sales conversations.
What critics are saying
- Flintshire approved only remediation on 19 July 2026; building consent remains pending.
- River Dee SAC and Dee Estuary protections can delay Shotton permitting through 2026.
- If Shotton slips again, Knauf loses expected 2027 capacity and 140 jobs.
What makes Knauf Insulation unique
- Knauf Insulation launched UK-first embodied carbon calculator on 11 June 2026.
- Its Shotton plant uses electric submerged-arc furnace technology for low-embodied-carbon rock wool.
- Operating across 40-plus countries, Knauf sells glass, rock, and wood wool systems.
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Knauf Insulation launches carbon calculator. 11 June 2026 Knauf Insulation has launched a free, online embodied carbon calculator. In a single place, users can calculate the U-value of their chosen insulation - to reduce operational carbon - and the embodied carbon of the specified product. Diana Dzhambazova, regional sustainability manager at Knauf Insulation, said: "Regulation of embodied carbon is inevitable, but many specifiers are already being asked to calculate whole life carbon to meet client requirements, local authority expectations and emerging standards such as the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. This calculator makes that process faster and simpler." Users can use the U-value calculator to determine the insulation required to meet target U-values on a project and generate an embodied carbon calculation for their chosen insulation. The tool can also be used as a standalone calculator. The calculator provides embodied carbon results by weight, area and total project size. Knauf Insulation's product range is assessed using the latest EN15804+A2 standard for EPDs, and the calculator links directly to the relevant EPDs to make it easier for users to verify and cross-reference the source data. Diana added: "Sustainability reporting must be rigorous, but it doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. We're the first insulation manufacturer in the UK to launch a tool like this - our goal is to continue helping specifiers deliver more sustainable buildings."
Plans in for £180m knauf Insulation factory. 30 April 2026 16:43 Julia Hatmaker Comments (0) The rock mineral wool manufacturer has firmed up its vision for a 200,000 sq ft production facility at Deeside Industrial Park, a project supported by the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal. Knauf Insulation's move to Flintshire would bring more than 137 direct jobs to work in its 22,500 sq ft office building, 50,100 sq ft melter, 93,800 sq ft processing plant, and the 63,300 sq ft of existing buildings being kept on the site. The buildings are all designed by AEW Architects, with the five-storey Melter being the tallest on the 44-acre campus. The project is estimated to cost £180m to deliver, with more than £14m coming from the North Wales Growth Deal. Landscape proposals across the site include meadows, grassland, and more trees being planted. The office block would have a green roof. As part of the designs, there would be 126 car parking spaces, including six accessible ones and 14 with EV charging points. There would also be at least 12 covered cycle storage bays. The project team includes project manager Core, planner WSP, landscape architect Tyler Grange, civil engineer Tier Consult, geotechnical engineer Tier Environmental, highways consultant Eddisons, fire engineer Hoare Lea, and LEED assessor Hilson Moran. Hannan Associates provided advice on M&E, utiltiies, and acoustics. To view the application, search FUL/000343/26 on Flintshire County Council's planning portal.