Process Engineering Manager

KNAUF INSULATION

Shasta Lake, CA

Pay: $135,000-$150,000/yr

##### **Lead the Future of Manufacturing**

Knauf North America is seeking a **Process Engineering Manager** to lead the Process and Engineering teams at our Shasta Lake plant. You’ll improve production capability, equipment performance, and quality while building a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

**This onsite role is in Shasta Lake, California, near Redding.** It offers the opportunity to make a visible impact at the plant while enjoying Northern California’s lakes, mountains, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Pay range: $135,000 - $150,000

##### **What You’ll Do**

• Lead and develop the plant’s Process and Engineering teams.
• Own and drive process standardization across the plant, ensuring that established process standards, operating procedures, and best practices are consistently followed, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Identify bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis, and implement lasting improvements.
• Develop equipment designs and modifications that improve capacity and quality.
• Lead end-to-end process improvement projects using Sigma Belt tools.
• Resolve quality issues through testing, analysis, and corrective action.
• Establish measurement systems, KPIs, validation methods, and audits.
• Train and coach teams in quality awareness and Sigma Belt practices.
• Partner with plant leaders and functional teams on business priorities.
• Strengthen employee engagement, collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.

##### **What You’ll Bring**

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• At least (5) five years of process engineering experience in industrial manufacturing.
• At least (3) three years leading high-performing technical teams.
• Experience with product trials, product testing, customer concerns, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of production equipment, statistical analysis, KPIs, and project management.
• Proven leadership, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and travel approximately 10%.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

***Lean Six Sigma training or certification, fiberglass manufacturing knowledge, and SAP experience are preferred.***

##### **Benefits From Day One**

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 100% match on your first 6% contribution and immediate vesting
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Virtual medical services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth opportunities

##### **Make Your Impact at Knauf**

Knauf North America is a fast-growing insulation manufacturer committed to sustainable operations and products made with post-consumer recycled materials.

If you’re ready to lead talented teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and make a measurable impact in Northern California, apply today.

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.