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Oldcastle APG lists this Product Development Engineer opportunity in brooksville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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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.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. xhqgsiq 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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Worksite address
brooksville, FL, 34605, US
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