Kingspan - Research & Development Engineer 2025, application via RippleMatch - RippleMatch Opportunities

Candidate requirements:

• You should be no more than 12 months post-graduation and available to take up a position no later than 30 September 2025

• You should have no more than 12 months' work experience (not including university placements, internships, summer jobs, etc.)

• You must be eligible to live and work permanently in the United States

• You will need to have a Degree and/or Masters in a relevant discipline i.e.:

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Materials Science

About us:

Kingspan welcomes graduates from many disciplines, but whatever your area of study, we are looking for graduates that are ready to take responsibility, be challenged and work on their own initiative.  In return we will support you in developing a career that really matters, give you the opportunity to work and live around the world and of course offer a competitive salary and benefits.  

We have opportunities in our Technical and R&D Stream in locations throughout UK, Ireland, North America and Mainland Europe and are keen to hear from graduates wishing to join the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. 

As well as getting the opportunity to work on interesting projects that make a real difference to our planet you will join our highly regarded Graduate Development Programme "Yours to Shape".

What you could be doing:

Some of the tasks involved in this role are:

• Materials Research: Investigate and test new materials, insulation technologies, and coatings to improve the performance and sustainability of insulated metal panels.

• Prototype Design & Testing: Design prototypes for new products, coordinating with cross-functional teams to conduct performance testing (e.g., thermal efficiency, fire resistance, structural integrity).

• Process Innovation: Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes for insulated panels, focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

• Market & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure new products and materials meet relevant industry standards, building codes, and environmental regulations such as ASTM, ISO, and LEED certification.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse test data and prepare technical reports to support the decision-making process for product development and commercialisation.

The skills and competencies you will need:

• Ability to cope with pressure and challenging situations 

• The commitment to deliver the job and go beyond what is expected

• The motivation to want to explore agile learning and advance your knowledge to make projects work

• Ability to process, evaluate and interpret results and make informed decisions

• Excellent communication; verbal and written

What we can offer you:

• You will be a Kingspan employee from Day 1

• The opportunity to live and work across the globe and in any of our 5 divisions:-

  • Insulation

  • Insulated Panels

  • Light, Air and Water

  • Data and Flooring

  • Waterproofing and Roofing

• Competitive salary

• A graduate development programme aimed at supporting you as you transition from university to the world of work and accelerating your career development

• Access to business leaders

• A dynamic, fast-paced work environment

Our recruitment process:

• The first stage is to complete our online application form. This can be found on our application portal via the "Apply" buttons below.

• You can only submit one application so think about which role you are most interested in. You will be given the option of indicating your other role preferences on the application form.

• If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete an online Psychometric test, i.e., Arctic Shores' task-based assessments.

• If successful at that stage, you will be invited to submit a short video interview.

  • Advice for GenAI usage: GenAI can be used to help practice and structure your responses, but should not be used create your responses. For example, you could use GenAI by showing it the job description and asking it to generate mock interview questions to practice with, but it should not be used to simply answer the questions for you. Remember, the goal of using GenAI in your job application is to augment your natural abilities and showcase your best self. It's not about creating a persona that isn't you. We value authenticity and want to understand who you are, your experiences, and what you bring to the table.

• If successful at that stage, you will be invited to attend a Virtual Assessment Centre comprising of a group exercise, individual presentation and final competency-based interview. Depending on the role, there may be a follow-up call/visit.

Applications close October 21st 2024!