KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacture, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers. KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with most support activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility. KPSG maintains product manufacturing in five locations: San Dimas, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA; and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment that rewards creativity, innovation, and hard work.

The Plant Engineering Tech is responsible for providing engineering support for all aspects of the design process. This role will engage in research and design activities, providing technical counsel to others within the organization to ensure the highest levels of product functionality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction, thereby enabling KPS Global to meet its organizational goals and business objectives.

Required Skills

• Assisting with the development of product design and functionality, addressing customer requirements and specifications
• Detailing, documenting, and maintaining required product design manuals and standards used in daily operational activities, including Manufacturing Engineering Standards (MES) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECN)
• Identifying and recommending corrective action for any issues with product design
• Analyzing elements of new design concepts or processes and assessing feasibility and effectiveness; making appropriate recommendations to management
• Analyzing test data and reports to determine if product design meets functional and performance standards and specifications, as well as having overall business viability
• Designing and giving guidance to the construction of test products sent to outside lab test centers; will interface with lab staff as required
• Using engineering test results to assess possible alternate uses of the technology or product design
• Interfacing with others within the organization, as well as customers, to jointly identify customer needs and feasible solutions
• Providing manufacturing support to ensure the product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality and application of the design, gives guidance on prototype assemblies as well
• Engaging in failure analysis, determining appropriate corrective action, and ensuring the release of all affected staff and departments
• Providing consultation to outside vendors or subcontractors for the proper application and use of the product
• Fulfilling the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position
• Conducting yourself per the Company Code of Ethics policy at all times

Required Experience

Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications
_ Items listed are required unless “preferred” is indicated_

• An associate degree in Design Engineering or related field is preferred, with preference given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably in residential or commercial construction, manufactured housing, or refrigerated warehouses
• Technical writing background and building code familiarity preferred
• Intermediate level of skills in MS Office programs and AutoCAD 2000, Inventor, and 3D modeling software
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, speaking, writing, and math skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to interpret test results, think analytically, and have a pervasive level of knowledge regarding the limitations and applications of the product
• Familiarity with electrical wiring diagrams and a basic understanding of a manufacturing environment
• Comfortable with engineering terminology and an ability to do geometric and trigonometric calculations and read blueprints
• Some knowledge of carpentry/construction preferred in addition to a basic understanding of properties of steel, wood, and urethane; ability to conceptualize 2D and 3D shapes
• Ability to meet commitments and respond promptly to customer needs
• Proven ability to take a total quality approach to all work and service opportunities
• Demonstrates safety awareness and commitment to associate safety

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit for a significant portion of the work day
• Must be able to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel for the majority of the work day
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed
• Must be able to reach with hands or arms
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs independently

• Assisting with the development of product design and functionality, addressing customer requirements and specifications
• Detailing, documenting, and maintaining required product design manuals and standards used in daily operational activities, including Manufacturing Engineering Standards (MES) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECN)
• Identifying and recommending corrective action for any issues with product design
• Analyzing elements of new design concepts or processes and assessing feasibility and effectiveness; making appropriate recommendations to management
• Analyzing test data and reports to determine if product design meets functional and performance standards and specifications, as well as having overall business viability
• Designing and giving guidance to the construction of test products sent to outside lab test centers; will interface with lab staff as required
• Using engineering test results to assess possible alternate uses of the technology or product design
• Interfacing with others within the organization, as well as customers, to jointly identify customer needs and feasible solutions
• Providing manufacturing support to ensure the product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality and application of the design, gives guidance on prototype assemblies as well
• Engaging in failure analysis, determining appropriate corrective action, and ensuring the release of all affected staff and departments
• Providing consultation to outside vendors or subcontractors for the proper application and use of the product
• Fulfilling the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position
• Conducting yourself per the Company Code of Ethics policy at all times