Product Development Engineer

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Internal promotion

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to create and refine designs for guardrail and related components.

You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and manufacturing to ensure designs meet customer and company goals, moving concepts from invention to production. The role requires practical engineering knowledge, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong project management to support ongoing product launches and process improvements at our Brooksville, FL or Bulls Gap, TN

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in product development or related field.
• SolidWorks proficiency required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components for vinyl, composite, aluminum, and steel guardrail, fencing, and decking systems.
• Support manufacturing with BOMs, drawings, product changes, and new launches.
• Create test plans and coordinate in-house R&D testing.
• Provide technical guidance to vendors and colleagues.
• Produce product specifications, BOMs, and quality expectations.
• Create 3D renderings for marketing and sample products.
• Collaborate with quality control and third-party engineers for test data and certifications.
• Maintain product design schedules and assist product managers with launch details.
• Use a 3D printer for prototyping.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job ID: 520841

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Product Development Engineer will create and develop product designs that fulfill company or customer strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, sales, and manufacturing departments. This includes direct creation of manufactured ready parts and the fine-tuning of designs until they are ready for production. From the engineering viewpoint, product development can be seen as a process from invention, design, planning, and production.

Job Location

This is an onsite role based out of our Bulls Gap, TN plant or Brooksville, FL plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop components of vinyl, composite, aluminum, and steel guardrail, fencing, decorative accents, decking and molded systems. This includes component design, system design, stress analysis, and bill of material creation/maintenance.
• Assist manufacturing by providing plant support when engineering related issues arise, relating to but not limited by; bill of materials, engineering drawings, product design issues, implementing product changes, and launching new products.
• Create test plans and coordinate in-house R&D testing of both systems and components during product development.
• Work with execution engineer to ensure all required component information is properly relayed to the vendor serving as a technical consultant throughout the process.
• Create product specifications, drawings (component and bill of material), and create quality expectations for the finished products.
• Create 3D model renderings of the product for use in glamour marketing brochures, website illustrations, and sample products.
• Work with execution engineer to implement product engineering changes.
• Work with quality control department to answer technical component questions, warranty claims, determining root cause of defective products, and required drawing documentation.
• Work with third party engineers and building inspectors to provide proper test data and certified calculations for use in product installation.
• Create and maintain product design schedules to determine critical path items and assist product managers with information to accurately capture details within the product launch schedule.
• Use 3D printer to create parts for functional and ornamental review.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as engineering.
• 3 plus years' experience.
• Proficient and have strong understanding of SolidWorks.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic business software (Microsoft Office).
• Strong technical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Innate desire to learn about all aspects of the product development process.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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