Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market. Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?  

We are looking for a Plant Engineer for our Mattoon IL!

Summary: We are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer to lead projects to implement new products, processes and materials into the production phase in order to improve cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be able to improve industrial processes in order to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes & Improves manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements and workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Creates, understands and interprets engineering drawings, process specifications and design intents. Understands and interprets 3D models. Understands and interprets geometric tolerance, design intent, and primary design features.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Develops mechanical design and drafting of products and production jigs and machinery.
• Performs cost studies to determine lowest cost of manufacturing and coordinates the implementation of these changes.
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Provides engineering support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Supports company policies and procedures, goals and objectives and goods manufacturing practices.
• Develops, configures and optimizes industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification.
• Perform process simulations.
• Perform risk assessments.
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions.
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a high paced continuous manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.
• Proficient in CAD & Solid Works software.
  

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Proven working experience in process engineering.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Knowledge of process related standards.
• Experience in process simulations.
• Must be self-motivated and proficient in developing and executing to a project timeline.
• Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
• Good to excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have the desire to strive for continuous improvement and excellence within a fast-paced growth environment.
• Previous Lean manufacturing experience desired.
  

 Physical Demands:

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

**Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**