Overview

We are looking for a Testing and Certification Engineer for our DeLand, FL plant!  Ready to be part of our team?

Summary: The Testing and Certification Engineer provides support for product compliance with governmental requirements in the markets in which the company is present; as well as with those by several certification agencies that underwrite the company’s product performance.

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.

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, 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. Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Supports Kingspan product compliance strategy.
• Follows processes and procedures that ensure products comply with applicable regulatory standards both in Canada and the US.
• Assist in collaboration with technical services, sales, marketing, quality, and manufacturing teams for product certification and associated activities.
• Assists in the development of new products and product enhancements to comply with applicable standards.
• Assists in the planning, scheduling, and assembly for product testing according to compliance regulatory standards.
• Assist with the process for maintaining compliance with applicable standards and regulations for commercially available products.
• Ensure that compliance-related documentation is properly archived and maintained.
• Communicate compliance-related risks, support formal risk assessments, and aids with related mitigation activities.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related technical field.
• Zero to three years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Zero to three years of experience in product compliance experience in the construction industry.

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• Must be proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project preferred.

 Other Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (usually 8 days a month).
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate technical standards

 Physical Demands:

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Disclaimer

**Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**