Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of high-performance daylighting and ventilation solutions for building envelopes. Our translucent walls, skylights, canopies, and smoke vents are engineered to optimize the role that natural light and air play in the design of buildings and the health and well-being of its occupants.

We are currently seeking an Manufacturing Engineer who will provide engineering and technical support to ensure manufacturing goals are met. The Manufacturing Engineer will assist in reviewing existing design and developing new design of manufacturing equipment and processes. Daily tasks may include suggesting and / or implementing equipment purchases, modifications or calibration changes that result in improved productivity or reduced costs related to production. The right candidate will be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing and will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with prototyping of new designs and provide feedback to engineers regarding product design improvements.
• Assist in the design, fabrication, automation, and / or assembly of product and related manufacturing fixtures and tools to improve manufacturing process.
• Work with Engineering department to develop / implement new methods and procedures that improve flow, reduce cost, and / or improve quality, maximizing efficiency using Lean methods and tools.
• Performs office and computer-aided studies and prepares periodic and special reports based on findings from research, studies, and surveys; and makes recommendations on findings.
• Works with Engineering department to generate and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Drives product / process improvement activities and provides technical leadership where appropriate.
• Develops, evaluates and assists in the direction of improving processes for all production activities.
• Establishes operating metrics which measure departmental performance on a regular basis and communicate this information to management and employees.
• Ensures coordination among appropriate departments in order to meet lead times and deadlines.
• Responsible for maintaining an environment where employees take individual responsibility for sustainable safety and quality in all aspects of their job.
• Ensures damage prevention of equipment through good manufacturing practices.
• Ensures that production labor is monitored to produce high quality standards.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree (from ABET-accredited institution preferred) in a related engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design, etc.) or equivalent experience.

5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, development and documentation (prototyping to production) required.

Computer competency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and SolidWorks software.

Ability to analyze, prioritize, and multitask.

Strong communication, organization and team leadership skills.

Excellent mechanical and technical aptitude. G

Familiar with test and measurement equipment.

At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Therefore, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.