Senior Engineer, Applications & Code Compliance

James Hardie; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus eligibility

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

James Hardie, a leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, seeks a Senior Engineer, Application Engineering & Product Compliance. You’ll lead technical analyses, support product approvals, and ensure code compliance across siding, decking, and interiors.

Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and external labs to defend product approvals, develop substantiation, and strengthen technical leadership in the building products industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PE/S.E. license preferred.
• Experience with building products, codes, and evaluation criteria.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis, testing, and evaluations to support product applications and field performance needs.
• Perform structural evaluations involving ASCE 7 requirements and related loading considerations.
• Support innovative installation methods and system-level approaches for improved customer experience.
• Design and execute laboratory and field-testing programs to validate product performance.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering analysis

ASCE 7 knowledge

Code compliance

Technical reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Construction Engineering

Job description

James Hardie, a leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, seeks a Senior Engineer, Application Engineering & Product Compliance. You’ll lead technical analyses, support product approvals, and ensure code compliance across siding, decking, and interiors.

Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and external labs to defend product approvals, develop substantiation, and strengthen technical leadership in the building products industry.