Divisional Project Engineer

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.

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 Divisional Project Engineer for our Deland, FL Plant.

Work Location: Plant-Based (Onsite)

Travel: Up to 50%

Summary: To deliver robust and compliant process improvements and lead engineering projects throughout the insulated panel division.

• Project managing engineering projects from conception, through specification design phase, installation, commissioning, and trials, whilst managing multi-disciplinary teams is essential.
• Support, initiate, deploy, and sign off on process improvements and efficiency improvement modifications to manufacturing systems at all Insulated panel sites.
• Carry out design and testing tasks on project proposals.
• Lead and support both minor and major projects on manufacturing lines.
• Produce engineering design and project support deliverables in line with Kingspan engineering standards.
• Recommend and support value-added improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key internal and external customers and facilitate liaison with management/design/operations staff.
• Attend training to develop relevant self-knowledge and technical skills.
• To support the local sites' manufacturing process by being proactive in the correction and modification of recurring machine processing faults.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's Degree required (engineering, operations management, or a related field).
• Proven experience in process improvement, business process reengineering, or operational and manufacturing excellence roles.
• Methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and propose data‑driven solutions.
• Proficiency in process mapping and process documentation tools.
• Experience in driving change management and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with project management principles and tools.
• Significant and demonstrated experience in Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and generate 2D & 3D engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with process improvement.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, and industry best practices.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Hands-on with excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to use judgment and make decisions in ambiguous and complex…