Plant Engineer Modesto

Job Description

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.

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At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, whose 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?

Salary range $85,000- $95,000

Quarterly Performance Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO
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We are looking for a Plant Engineer for our Modesto, CA Plant!

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

• Analyzes & improves manufacturing process flows continually to enhance quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Creates, understands, and interprets engineering drawings, process specifications, and design intents. Understands and interprets 3D models and geometric tolerances.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Develops mechanical design and drafting of products, production jigs, and machinery.
• Performs cost studies to determine the 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 the production department to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
• Develops best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Supports company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and good manufacturing practices.
• Develops, configures, and optimizes industrial processes from inception through to start-up and certification.
• Performs process simulations.
• Performs risk assessments.
• Provides process documentation and operating instructions.
• Follows the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follows compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Proficient in CAD and Solid Works software.

• Proven working experience in process engineering.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Knowledge of process‑related standards.
• Experience in process simulations.
• Self‑motivated and proficient in developing and executing…