Product Engineer

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

The Product Engineer is responsible for new product design and existing product enhancement to support Oldcastle Infrastructure’s digital water solutions. They will be responsible for all design tasks, including managing the Product Lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product, customer, and market requirements, defining the product vision and long-term roadmap, and working closely with the commercial and operational functions to deliver winning products.

It also includes working with sales, marketing, and customer support to ensure revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction goals are met.

This role will be based out of the plant in Avon, CT.

• Establish design specifications based on industry and customer standards and expectations
• Perform, oversee, and direct product design and detailing along with product prototyping and internal and third-party testing of product
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team, utilizing a stage-gate product development process to bring a product from concept to commercial release
• Estimate projects and provide scope documents and integrate with Salesforce
• 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
• Utilizing plumbing/mechanical systems with electrical and structural components to provide a turnkey package product
• 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 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
• Travel is expected to be 35%

• 5+ years’ professional experience, with 3+ years in product management and/or product marketing. Being an accredited PE/PEng or EIT is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
• A proactive collaborative individual with a passion for excellent product and continuous improvement as well as 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
• Demonstrated ability to understand regulatory code/standards and achieve product compliance
• Experience in any of the following would be considered an asset:
• Knowledge of the Water and Telecommunication industries
• Detailed mechanical knowledge of industrial plumbing/mechanical systems
• AutoCAD drafting capabilities
• Lean Manufacturing

• 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

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

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. 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.