Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our team here at our factory in Pencoed, South Wales.
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
Join us and make a difference!
Your future team:
Reporting to the Head of Process and Project Engineering, this position plays a critical role in process improvements, problem solving, and people development with the aim of ensuring that productions processes meet efficiency, quality, and cost objectives.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Aviva Pension
- Company bonus scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Electric car charging facilities
- Life Assurance X3 annual salary
- Westfield Health Cashback Healthcare Scheme and Rewards Scheme
What you bring:
- Qualified to Degree level in engineering or manufacturing discipline
- Experienced in the manufacturing industry
- Previous experience of lean, CI & operational excellence
- Strong analytical and data management skills
- The capability to work within a team
What you will be doing:
- Contributing to achieving factory performance targets in the areas of safety, environmental and sustainability
- Leading in-depth investigations of production and process issues with the aim of driving timely resolutions
- Implementing structured systems for trials of materials, products and process optimization, while following management of change procedure during trial periods
- Playing an active role in product cost optimisation by using VPC (Variable Production Costs) analysis and enhancing cost efficiency across the plant
- Participating in the PKF budgeting process, identifying areas for cost-saving improvements and addressing areas overlooked by other departments
- Organising information sharing with relevant departments on process changes, ensuring stakeholders are well-informed
- Ensuring process set points are consistently updated to reflect real-time process changes
- Engaging actively in developing staff skills through consistent updates to SOP’s and process documentation, minimising reliance on external consultants
- Contributing towards downday and shutdown planning for improving factory efficiency by identifying critical areas for cleaning and maintenance activities
- Supporting Project team with installation of new equipment with the aim of creating an efficient commissioning and development plan
- Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) system to boost line performance
Who we are:
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture:
We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.
At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
Interested?
Would you also be proud to enrich society like we do? Apply now to join us improving modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.
Closing Date: 16th March 2025
