Knauf stands for opportunity.
We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.
This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy.
We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation (KI) is proud to be part of the Knauf Group.
We have a 40-year heritage in manufacturing insulation and have big plans for the future.
Our global reach in 40 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6000-strong team and help us achieve our goals.
We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
The expansion of the Johor Engineering office means we are now looking to recruit new Process Equipment Engineer in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia and reporting to KI Engineering Asia Manager .
Can you say 'yes'?...
Can you write technical description of production process?
Can you interface with supplier and lead tendering processes?
Can you perform acceptance tests?
Can you lead Continuous Improvement?
As Process Equipment Engineer, you'd be in charge of acquiring and developing our own technology and equipment, dedicated to the manufacturing of pipe sections.
The goal is to reduce the cost of ownership of the equipment, and integrate key concepts like sustainability What you'll be doing: In the specific frame of the piping sections manufacturing process and equipment : Understand the requests, specification and best practices.
Namely : Safety, quality, cost and time / schedule.
This includes surveying running lines in EU and USA to refine the understanding According to this, define the adequate process equipment; create and refine the layout, sketch or draw critical functionalities and components; Write a Technical description of the equipment explaining the concept, the design where relevant, and the working parameters In parallel, Define and drive the design of the equipment; detail design done by a defined external partner contracted for this work Search for suppliers (Malaysia and ASEAN) and explain the scope of work.
Lead the Tendering phase, analyze the quotations, and deliver a bid comparison.
Make recommendations, and assist purchasing dept in finalizing the orders Follow the selected suppliers : detail review, machine / equipment manufacturing follow-up and expediting; in particular, sticking to pre-defined schedule, and specification.
Release "minutes of meeting" reports with actions Review and share information about equipment with other stakeholders : utilities supply, network integration, interfaces Organize Machine acceptance (Factory acceptance test, Commissioning to operations, final acceptance) with relevant report / documentation Organize equipment installation; Start up assistance when required.
Possible travel abroad, short duration (3 weeks in a row maximum) Lead Continuous improvement on design and equipment, to enhance best practices and incorporate improvements as new standards on next occurrences What we'd love for you to have: We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values.
As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
We're looking for someone who is has Engineer degree (B Sc) and at least 5 years of experience in engineering and project environment Experience of industrial suppliers in Asia Understanding of control systems Fluent capacities in English (vehicular language inside the international environment of KI Engineering) Any other language is a plus, such as Malay and Mandarin.
Knowledge of IT tools : MS office, Autodesk products 2D and 3DAbility and willingness to understand the mineral wool manufacturing process : pre-requisite for pragmatic and efficient concept and design.
Confront the design work with plant reality Technical and mechanical knowledge associated with the design work.
For any position with KI, mindset is considered essential : Autonomous, fast learner, proactive, critical mind.
Organised; Ability to work according to a schedule / deadline; results and deliverables oriented; split and sequence tasks efficiently to reach the targets.
Flexibility in tasks perimeter and worktime, cope with workload variations; "make it happen on time" attitude.
Sense of ownership.
Communication and interpersonal skills : ability to deal with multiple cultures (Asian and Western); communicate effectively with peers, and other engineers.
We will provide: As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country.
Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.
On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within two weeks.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us.
We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success.
We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home.
To learn more about our business and culture go here ( People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe ) If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us at ******