Senior Building Products Engineer - Applications & Structures

James Hardie Corporation

Fontana (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 135,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESP)

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products seeks a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across siding and decking applications, supporting product approvals, testing, and field performance. You will collaborate with R&D, product management, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs to drive compliant, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes technical substantiation, industry engagement, and clear communication of complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related technical discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
7-10 years of relevant engineering experience in building products, construction materials, structural engineering, product development, application engineering, or related field.
Experience managing technical projects and collaborating across multiple functions, including R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and external technical partners.
Experience with product testing, performance validation, technical documentation, and interpretation of codes, standards, or evaluation criteria preferred.
Knowledge of building materials, construction practices, product performance testing, and field application requirements.
Working knowledge of ASCE 7 and related structural design concepts, including wind loading and attachment considerations.
Ability to interpret codes, standards, test methods, evaluation criteria, engineering data, and product approval requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering judgment skills.
Proficiency in technical report writing, presentation development, and communication of complex technical information to varied audiences.
Ability to translate test results, field observations, and technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Experience leading innovation and product development initiatives within complex manufacturing Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to influence decisions without direct authority by using sound technical reasoning and clear communication.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management capabilities.
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to connect engineering solutions to field needs, business priorities, and market requirements.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering analysis, testing, and technical evaluations to support product applications, installation methods, and field performance needs.
Perform structural engineering evaluations and calculations, including work involving ASCE 7 requirements, loading, cladding, attachment, and related performance considerations.
Support installation innovation by evaluating new methods, accessories, details, and system-level approaches that improve customer experience, constructability, and product performance.
Design, coordinate, and execute laboratory and field-testing programs to validate product performance, including testing informed by customer insights and field observations.
Analyze test data and prepare clear technical reports, presentations, recommendations, and decision-support materials for internal and external audiences.
Assist in maintaining product code approvals, listings, certifications, evaluation reports, and related compliance documentation.
Develop and support technical substantiation packages for product approvals, code evaluations, listings, and regulatory inquiries.
Contribute to technical responses regarding code compliance, product use, installation requirements, and performance criteria
Conduct research on emerging technologies, building science trends, regulatory developments, product performance issues, and engineering methodologies.
Prepare technical papers, presentations, educational materials, one-pagers, FAQs, and other communication tools for internal stakeholders, customers, and industry audiences.
Represent the organization in appropriate industry forums, trade shows, standards activities, and technical discussions to help strengthen the company’s reputation as a technical leader.
Maintain technical documentation, specifications, engineering records, test summaries, and substantiation files in a clear and organized manner.
Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously while meeting timelines, business objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
Coordinate activities with internal teams, external laboratories, consultants, regulatory organizations, certification bodies, and industry partners.
Track project progress, identify risks or barriers, and communicate technical findings, recommendations, and next steps to leadership and project teams.
Translate complex engineering, testing, and code-related information into practical guidance for product development, technical services, marketing, sales, and customer-facing teams.