KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS® · 1 month ago
R&D Engineer - Manufacturing Industry
Deer Park, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expKnight Wall Systems Inc. is a company established in 2010 in Deer Park, Washington, specializing in the design and manufacture of thermally efficient rainscreen attachment systems. The R&D Engineer will lead innovation in designing, prototyping, and testing advanced attachment solutions for cladding and building envelope systems, ensuring that products meet evolving design standards and fabrication practices.
Building MaterialManufacturingWholesale
Hiring Manager
Anna Allen, PHR, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Research, design, and develop new products and processes for cladding systems using established engineering principles
Create and refine prototypes, ensuring conformity through testing and fabrication support
Transition designs to manufacturing and contribute to continuous product improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and ERP part libraries of products in the Research and Development phase
Ensure compliance with building codes, standards, and transparency requirements (including IBC, IRC, IECC, ASTM, ASHRAE, etc)
Coordinate code compliance reports, certifications, and other documentation
Conduct thermal, structural performance and other testing need to meet regulatory and customer specifications
Develop and execute benchmark/verification/validation test plans for components and assemblies
Apply building science principles to product design and performance
Read and interpret architectural plans and specifications for building projects
Understand structural engineering fundamentals and relevant codes and standards governing building structural design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, or related field
5–7 years of experience in R&D or product development within steel manufacturing or architectural cladding
Strong understanding of façade design principles, building envelope performance, and steel fabrication techniques
Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Familiarity with ASTM, AISI, and ICC standards for cladding and building envelope systems
Benefits
Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies for employees with employer contributions to dependent coverage
Voluntary plans (health savings account, flexible spending account, long term disability, buy up life & AD&D insurance, accident insurance, and dependent plans)
401(k) with employer match - fully vested after 90 day waiting period
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and paid sick leave
Onsite gym
Training and professional development classes
Fully equipped breakrooms with snacks and Keurig coffee
Fun monthly employee events
Family-friendly, collaborative culture
Casual work environment
So much more!
Company
KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS®
KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS® is a pioneer in cladding support solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase