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 around 43,500 employees in over 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 Engineering 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’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• You will prepare, maintain, and manage comprehensive project documentation to ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress, risks and milestones to stakeholders
• Project budgets are developed, managed and budgetary offers and cost estimates are prepared while expenses are monitored to align with financial goals
• As the leader of SCADA and MES projects, you will ensure the successful implementation and integration with existing systems by collaborating with technical teams to overcome challenges
• You will act as the central point of contact, coordinating the global rollout of Ignition and ensuring consistent implementation across regions while facilitating communication between global teams
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will engage with clients and stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide regular project progress updates

Who you are

• You bring a strong academic foundation to the role with your bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, automation or a related field
• Extensive experience in project management, particularly in SCADA and MES systems, has been accumulated by you, with a proven track record of managing complex industrial automation projects, including global rollouts, having been achieved
• You are familiar with Ignition by Inductive Automation, SCADA, MES, and PLC systems and have knowledge of data governance and industrial automation standards
• Certifications such as PMP, Ignition Core, Gold Certification, and other relevant automation credentials are a strong advantage
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written), possess excellent communication as well interpersonal skills and additional language abilities (e.g. german) are a valuable asset

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Engineering GmbH is the expert in developing, consulting, and planning in the field of plant construction for gypsum and gypsum board processing machines. Our range of services includes the assembly and maintenance of these machines in Germany and abroad. With our many years of experience and innovative strength, we design and support industrial plants for the production of gypsum building materials, focusing on the highest quality and efficiency.

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.