Overview

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.

At Kingspan, we're on a mission to improve building performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and the environment. Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment’s carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years!

What makes Kingspan Insulation special is our ability to blend the advantages of a multinational corporation with the close-knit ambiance and personal relationships often found in smaller businesses. Our work culture is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming, creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages teamwork. As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to a host of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive Compensation Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. In addition to competitive base pay, our employees have opportunities to earn bonuses, recognizing their contributions to our shared success.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being. From the moment you join Kingspan Insulation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft protection. We understand the importance of financial security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan, which includes a 6% company match, and an additional 2% annual contribution, ensuring your retirement savings grow steadily.
• Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential. At Kingspan Insulation, we promote a work schedule that provides ample time to enjoy life outside of the workplace.
• Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success. With well-defined growth plans in place, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your responsibilities, broaden your skillset, and advance within the company as we continue to expand.

Embark on your journey with Kingspan Insulation, where your career will flourish, and your contributions will be celebrated.

Join us, and together, we'll build a brighter and more sustainable future.

We are currently searching for a Process Engineer at our Rockford, MN location! This position is responsible for providing engineering support to develop, maintain, evaluate and improve processes of all product lines in an EPS and XPS manufacturing environment. Provides direct oversight of quality activities including equipment upkeep and calibration, audit preparation, and general quality improvements.

Key Duties Include

• Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.
• Responsible for developing and improving manufacturing for both foam XPS and EPS processes, maximizing production yields and quality while minimizing waste and cost.
• Provides engineering support to maintain, evaluate and improve processes in a continuous and complex manufacturing environment.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisors, managers, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes by minimizing material usage.
• Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation of product specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Root Cause Analysis.
• Implements new or change processes and manages trials to evaluate new products.
• Creates, reviews and monitors adherence to manufacturing and quality standards to optimize cost, productivity and customer expectations.
• Develops training modules on procedures and process corrective actions and leads training sessions.
• Communicates with line supervisors and operators, develops training modules on procedures and processes corrective actions.
• Completes special projects.
• Improves current measurement techniques through Gauge R&R studies and ensures reliability and accuracy of process and quality data.

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: BS in Engineering, 3-5 years’ experience in the engineering field with demonstrated process skills. 

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in plastics and/or foam extrusion or chemical experience.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing with a history of leading problem-solving activities.
• SAP or similar software experience.
• Experience with Quality Systems.

Must have:

• Experience with business computer applications (Microsoft Office).
• Thorough knowledge of production process to include forming/extrusion.
• Strong leadership skills and problem-solving ability. Strong communication skills, effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of production environments and safety procedures.

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to effectively operate building product equipment with complete understanding of all involved processes.
• Work in a team-based environment.
• Be flexible with hours worked, working "on call as needed" including evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
• Set and manage multiple priorities.
• Follow directions and get along well with others.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using advanced math skills, applicable to and consistent with an engineering degree. 

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in non-standardized situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.