Project & Process Improvement Engineer

Job Title:

Project & Process Improvement Engineer

• Project & Process Improvement Engineer – Develop engineering designs, specifications, technical descriptions, cost estimations to fixed costings, prepare written reports and technical specifications for various capital & improvement projects. Drive Process Improvement change at plant to minimise repeatability of plant failure and to maximise efficiencies.
• Safety & Compliance – Apply, and ensure compliance, with the Company’s Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures by contractors so that a safe and secure environment is maintained at all times.
• Budget Control – Manage and control project and process improvement expenditure in conjunction with the Engineering Manager to ensure all concepts are delivered within budget and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively engaging in plant CI activities, liaise with CI Teams to engage & implement improvement projects around the site. Provide support with the development of OSI PI & PLC links to improve plant visualisation of process.
• Control Systems – Good understanding of all site systems, Foxboro DCS, AB PLC’s, Siemens/ABB/AB VSD’s.
• Physical Infrastructure – Support the Engineering Manager in keeping the Site, buildings and fabric, physical infrastructure and Manufacturing and Assembly assets and equipment in a well‑maintained and safe condition through implementation of agreed capex projects.
• Documentation Management – Working with E‑Plan & AutoCAD to keep site documentation current. Update, organize and communicate technical files linked to projects and rebuilds to Engineering and Central engineering.

• An experienced engineer with a degree or equivalent knowledge through experience. Ability to prove project management and process improvement skills and a strong technical understanding of PLC’s, Drives, Networks & Mechanics.
• Highly tuned people management skills along with strong communication skills.
• Experienced in the application of Health & Safety procedures with an understanding of the principles of Employment and Safety at Work Legislation & PUWER Regulations.
• Demonstrable achievements in Continuous Improvement, Change Management disciplines, tools and techniques and evident motivation to impart these to others.
• Use of a leadership style that creates confidence and commitment across a range of work groups rather than simply with own department.
• IOSH Safety Qualification or ideally NEBOSH certificate.
• Flexible in terms of break & finish times to suit the needs of the business.
• Flexible to carry out any task as requested within their capability (training, competence).
• Data driven & Result focused.
• Proactive mind‑set and excellent planning skills.

• Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more.
• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service.
• Group Income Protection.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages.
• Life Assurance – 4 × annual salary.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Staff Bonus Scheme.
• Career Progression Routes.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Perkbox.
• Access to Costco Membership.
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme.
• On site Gyms.
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On site Car Charging Points.

Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.

We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level
1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.