Director of Project Engineering

KI is looking for a Director of Project Engineering to join our Design team at our corporate facility in Green Bay! The Director of Project Engineering coordinates and manages the design engineering group for the company. They oversee projects, often conduct hands‑on work for projects, work with their engineering staff, and interact with customers, clients, and marketing. A working knowledge of many company departments is required to ensure a positive outcome for all projects, and continuous improvement is part of each project and task.

• Monitor and lead the activities of multiple project teams including project engineering.
• Responsible for product development projects' cost, schedule, and execution.
• Ensure the economic feasibility and manufacturing efficiency of a proposed design.
• Analyze financial information related to projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve new product development procedures to best leverage our NPD engine.
• Manage testing programs.
• Manage testing related to GSA contract products and IFMA compliant products.
• Interact with outside consultants on new product development.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer in manufacturing and new product development.
• Two-to-five years of experience in a multi‑functional new product development team process.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in leading cross‑functional development teams and dealing with multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Professional Engineer Certification preferred.
• Project management skills with ability to oversee/lead multiple product development projects.
• Interpersonal communication skills to work with key personnel across multiple disciplines to accomplish objectives.
• Financial skills to develop and maintain project‑related expense and capital budgets, and ensure economic feasibility of proposed projects.

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Wellness resources: on‑site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on‑site nurse.
• On‑site café with breakfast and lunch.
• Employee product discounts.
• Educational reimbursement program.
• Full benefits package: life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and employee assistance program.

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.