Group Engineer Inline Measurement Systems, Americas

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Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location: Gordonsville, VA, US, 22942

Company: Klöckner Pentaplast

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.


At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

 

Purpose:

Planning and execution of projects in the field of inline measurement systems, data analyses and evaluation

 

 

 

 

Tasks and responsibilities:
  • planning and specification of inline measurement systems based on the needs of quality and operations
  • budget planning for new systems or system upgrades
  • support of purchasing during ordering process
  • preparation of installation between different departments and external resources
  • installation and start-up of inline measurement systems as well as supervision of external resources
  • setup and adoption of inline measurement systems to match requirements of different products according customer specification
  • optimizing of automation processes and increase efficiency based on results of inline measurement systems
  • integration of the systems into IT structure
  • data handling and analyzing to support process engineering and quality
  • definition and implementation of a harmonized setup between different kp sites
  • determination of requirements, planning and assignment of external services
  • maintenance of the systems
  • fault analyzes and troubleshooting including remote service
  • spare part handling and spare part recommendation
  • handover to production including training of operators, process engineering and quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management tasks:
  • Responsibility for the coordination and direction of external personnel
  • Manage or work as project teams on topics together with different departments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualification

 

 

 

 

Education and experience:

 

  • Engineering degree, with +10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in process engineering
  • Good understanding of interaction between process and product
  • Used to work reliably in a team and mobile to work in different sites along NA

 

 

 

Knowledge / personality:
  • Basic knowledge about electrical and electro-technological aspects
  • Basic knowledge about IT and network communication
  • Teamwork and communication skill
  • Motivation and energy to deliver and improve
  • flexibility and readiness to travel
  • analytical and data management skills (eg. SPC)
  • Problem solving skills as well as the ability to focus on deliverable

 

 

 

 

PAY DISCLOSURE:

 

This position has a pay variable salary starting from $89,000.00 USD Annually

Individual pay based on individual experience, knowledge, and overall fit to job demands.:

 

 

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

***Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask candidates to provide payments, bank details, national identification numbers, or any other sensitive personal information during the interview process. If you're unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from kp, please contact us directly at career@kpfilms.com. 

 


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