Product Engineer - Madera, CA

• Establish design specifications based on industry and customer standards and expectations
• Perform, oversee, and direct product design and detailing along with product prototyping and testing of Concrete enclosures with accompanying components/accessories
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team, utilizing a stage-gate product development process led by Product Management, to bring a product from concept to commercial release
• Coordinate internal and third-party testing and prototyping of product
• Collaborate with Operations in the design and implementation of tooling, automation, and assembly processes. Ensure manufacturability of designs and a seamless introduction of those designs to production
• Establish product specifications, material standards, and testing requirements for operations’ teams based on industry and customer expectations
• Product design calculations and 3D modeling of designs
• Verify designs including suitable simulation - Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Partner with Drafting team to review/create customer details, product designs and drawings
• Provide technical support and expertise for quality standards and certifications
• Set goals and objectives for internal and external customer projects
• Maintain existing regulatory approvals and assist commercial team in acquiring of new approvals
• Create SKU’s and Bills of Material
• Attend job sites and customer meetings as needed to provide technical support
• Research new technologies to ensure Oldcastle remains at the forefront of the industry
• Support maintenance and improvement of product through change management process
• Support the Sales and Customer Service teams in pre-sale and post-sale strategies including answering customer questions and investigating product inquiries/issues

• Strong technical ability and 5+ years relevant product development and hands-on work experience with physically manufactured product(s). Being an accredited PE/PEng or EIT is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or related field
• A pro-active collaborative individual with a passion for excellent product and continuous improvement as well as a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team in a fast-paced product development environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in 3D modeling and document management software, preferably with Inventor/Vault and SolidWorks/PDM
• Proficient in applicable simulation analysis software tools
• Demonstrated ability to understand regulatory code/standards and achieve product compliance
• Experience in polymer concrete manufactured products for infrastructure construction preferred
• Experience in any of the following would be considered an asset:
  • Familiarity with ANSI/SCTE 77 along with associated testing
  • Knowledge of the Water and Telecommunication industries
  • FMEA, Tolerance stack analysis, DFMA
  • Lean Manufacturing

• Salary is negotiable based on experience and ranges between of $80k-$100k annually

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

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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