Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Insulation GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision. 

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Have you recently graduated or have a first professional experience through internships, work placement, or volunteer missions.
• Are you looking for a challenge that combines flexibility with international mobility, integration into Process and Quality teams and the management of various projects
• Do you have a desire to learn every day and are you someone who is committed in your work?
• Are you described as independent, proactive and curious?
• Are you ready to build a global career in a purpose-driven, innovation-led environment?

Join our Industrial Performance team in an exciting role that offers structured growth, hands-on projects, and international mobility. We are now relaunching this international Industrial Engineer Program for the 2025 edition.

Program Overview:

• 6-Month Induction: Along with 3 other International Process Engineers, begin with an in-depth, 6-month introduction to our products and processes, starting in Belgium and continuing at one of our key Central European locations. This phase provides you with the foundational knowledge and network needed to excel.
• 18-Month Project Assignment in St. Egidien: Next, spend 18 months working directly in our St. Egidien plant, where you’ll take on a variety of projects within our process and quality teams. This hands-on experience is designed to deepen your skills and make a real impact on our operations.
• Permanent Position: After completing this 24-month program, you’ll move into a permanent position with Knauf Insulation, taking on a local role where you can continue your career growth and contribute to our company’s success.

What you’ll be doing:

Each day brings new challenges and learning: one day, you might be collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve a process; the next, you’re troubleshooting in the St. Egidien plant, directly impacting quality and efficiency.

More specifically, you will:

• Support teams in the project management of large and small projects.
• Gain practical experience and learning opportunities throughout the program.
• Communicate effectively and proactively within teams and with a range of different people.
• Take an active part in your program and your own professional development.
• Follow the international traineeships and continuously develop in the trainings.
• Integrate and promote the Knauf Insulation culture and values.
• Create your own professional network.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors 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.

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• You will be/have been recently graduated in the following areas mechanics, process engineering, chemistry, material sciences or similar.
• You are living in Germany or can relocate to Germany
• Languages: German and English are required, any other languages are a plus for this position in an international environment.

Your personality and attitude are key:

• You are flexible and adaptable to relocate in international environments for shorter or longer periods of time.
• You are not afraid to travel and you are resourceful.
• You are open-minded and you want to learn continuously.
• You have entrepreneurial spirit and strong problem-solving skills.
• You are pragmatic with strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
• You are a team player enjoying working collaboratively with people from different countries and backgrounds.
• You have the ambition to grow in our company and the energy to make it happen.

We will provide:

Our common criterion is to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market. On top of that, we’re also offering:

• A long-term perspective at KI with a permanent contract.
• An opportunity to grow, learn, develop and improve continuously.
• We offer excellent possibilities for development in an international organization.
• Learning and coaching on the job.
• Experience of working on shift rotation with operators.
• Fixed mentor for the period of the two years.
• Training adapted and oriented for this program and for your specialization. Included in the Program, a Mini MBA at IEDC.

Major conditions before applying:

• Be available for the assessment sessions in April 2025 in Belgium, at our HQ in Visé. A recruitment day is organized to meet Program stakeholders and conduct Aptitude Tests. Expenses for travel are covered.
• Be ready to start the Program beginning of September 2025 (no later start will be possible)

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Insulation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of insulation materials and solutions and one of the fastest growing and most respected suppliers in the industry. We are committed to helping our customers meet the increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability solutions in new and existing residential, commercial and industrial applications.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.