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Technical Project Engineer

On-site in Guixers·Added 13 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Knauf Ibérica

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Guixers
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate should have previously worked in manufacturing environments for a minimum of 5-7 years in a similar role.

Nice to have

  • Preferably a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, although other higher education degrees will be considered.

  • Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S...)

  • Between 5 and 7 years of experience in an industrial plant or manufacturing environment performing similar functions.

  • Demonstrated track record in technical project management and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Advanced level English. (Multinational company).

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD or other 2D/3D design tools.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining a company with high recognition in its sector and a high orientation toward people.

  • Competitive salary based on experience provided.

  • Real possibilities for development within the company.

  • Continuous training.

  • Life insurance.

  • Flexible compensation

The role

Reporting to the Technical Project Manager, we are looking for a Technical Project Engineer for the Guixers plant, who would be responsible for the cross-functional management of plant projects (capex/opex and especially maintenance), complying with the company's safety protocols, through efficient processes and meeting established deadlines and applicable regulations.

What you'll do

Do you treat your colleagues with respect? Do you keep the customer in mind? Do you act with the future in mind? Are you results-oriented?

If so, we want to meet you.

In this position, you will play a fundamental role in coordinating projects with the involved areas: Maintenance, Production, Safety and Environment, and with suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable executions.

  • Manage plant projects linked to improvements, expansions, major maintenance, or equipment replacement.

  • Ensure that all executions comply with safety, quality, cost, and deadline standards.

  • Identify technical opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, or reduce risks.

  • Ensure safety on-site: risk analysis, daily meetings, inspections, and corrective actions.

  • Participate in and cross-functionally coordinate projects from the various plant departments: Production, Safety, Maintenance.

Hiring process

We know your time is valuable and that applying for a new job can be a long process, which is why we are committed to responding to your application as soon as possible.

About Knauf Ibérica

Knauf Ibérica is the Spanish subsidiary of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of building materials and construction systems headquartered in Iphofen, Germany. The company is best known for its gypsum-based products, including plasterboard, drywall systems, and insulation materials, and operates production facilities and distribution networks across the Iberian Peninsula. As part of one of the world's largest privately held building materials groups, Knauf Ibérica supplies both residential and commercial construction projects throughout Spain.

In Spain, Knauf Ibérica operates several manufacturing plants and offices, with a strong presence in regions such as Catalonia and Madrid. The company offers a stable, industrial work environment with opportunities in production, procurement, and engineering. For international professionals, Knauf provides a structured corporate culture rooted in German engineering standards, and roles in Spain often involve working with a diverse team and European-wide supply chains, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the construction materials sector.

Industry
Construction Materials
Founded
1932
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Iphofen, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Guixers
Website
knauf.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Knauf is a family-owned German multinational with a strong global presence, offering stability and long-term career prospects.
  • The company operates multiple production plants in Spain, including in Guixers (Catalonia), providing opportunities in industrial and technical roles.
  • As a German company, Knauf Ibérica often combines German management practices with local Spanish work culture, which can be appealing for international hires.
  • Knauf offers roles in procurement and production that may involve working with international suppliers and teams, useful for professionals with cross-border experience.
  • The company provides training and development programs, and its scale allows for potential internal mobility across its global operations.

In their own words

About the company & team

Knauf is synonymous with opportunity. We know that opportunity is different for everyone, and we are proud to see opportunities in all of them.

This exciting role could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-based culture with the clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a company, a global manufacturer of building materials. With more than 42,000 members in 90 countries and 300 locations, our Group offers a safe and inclusive environment, providing great opportunities for people with ambition and energy.

Knauf Iberia, with more than 30 years of presence in Spain and Portugal, leads the activity in the region with a solid network of distributors. It has two production centers in Guixers (Lleida) and Escúzar (Granada), both recognized for their efficiency within the group, and three technical training centers (Akademies) in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon.

With almost a century of history, we continue to look forward with great plans for the future. Our global presence keeps expanding, and we are looking for passionate and ambitious people to join us in achieving our goals and making a positive impact on the world.

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drywall systems, plaster and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production plants and distribution organizations in over 90 countries, with more than 41,500 employees worldwide and sales of 15.6 billion euros (in 2023), the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players in the market in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Founded in 1932

Employees: 41,500

Revenue: 15.6 billion euros

Learn more about us at: https://www.knauf.es/knauf/quienes-somos

Additional information

At Knauf, our employees are fundamental to the company's success. Their performance, competence, and motivation are based on the company's values: entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, collaboration, and humanity in their daily work. Each individual contribution strengthens our collective success as a team, laying the foundations for the continuous growth of the Knauf Group.

At Knauf, we design our selection processes to prevent any type of discrimination related to sexual and gender diversity: sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics, religion, race, age, neurodiversity, different abilities, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes people unique and different.

We are a company committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking to build teams with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and viewpoints. We ensure that the workplace is based on respect and equal opportunities for personal and professional development for all people, free from any type of discrimination.

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