JBAndrews have partnered with a Multi-Billion-Dollar Building Products Distributor known for its strong values and commitment to high-level service. With a national presence, this company aims to strengthen its market position and expand further.
They are on the lookout for a Building Materials Engineer to support new product innovation, improve existing product lines, and ensure products meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead design and development of new products for the residential building materials and envelope sector (e.g., windows, doors, siding, roofing systems, insulation, hardware).
- Contribute to innovation initiatives, patents, and competitive benchmarking.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles to improve performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness of products.
- Create and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications.
- Conduct material selection, testing, and validation of prototypes and production parts.
- Manage and lead projects with cross-functional teams. Ensure adherence to timelines, quality, and budgets to deliver products to market successfully.
- Collaborate with suppliers, factories (domestic and international), and cross-functional teams (R&D, product management, quality, supply chain).
- Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, ASTM / ANSI standards, and customer requirements.
Qualifications & Desired Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline required; Master's preferred).5+ years of experience in product design, development, or testing—preferably in home / building envelope products (windows, doors, roofing, siding, insulation, or related hardware).Strong skills in CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) and engineering analysis (FEA, thermal, structural).Familiarity with manufacturing processes (extrusion, injection molding, stamping, casting, assembly).Knowledge of building codes, materials testing, and certification standards (e.g., ASTM, NFRC, AAMA, ICC).Proven ability to take projects from concept to production.Job Details
Seniority level : Not ApplicableEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Wholesale Building Materials and ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr