Senior Product Development Engineer

Position: Senior Product Development Engineer I
The Senior Product Development Engineer for Architectural Ceilings & Walls will develop a practical and scientific understanding of metal specialty products and grid ceiling systems, as well as their installation. Leveraging knowledge of materials, processes, and products, they will create strategically important metal ceiling and grid solutions that drive business growth. The role will require a strong safety mindset, an entrepreneurial approach, and a focus on environmentally responsible design.

Working closely with Product Management and Manufacturing, this individual will lead cross‑functional development initiatives to deliver customer driven, innovative, cost‑effective, and differentiated solutions in grid and metal specialties. They will also serve as an R&D ambassador to the Norcross, Bradenton, and Vaughan plant locations.

The Senior Product Development Engineer will build ceilings technical knowledge and competencies develop new products for CTA Specialties Team. In doing so, they will:

+ Provide R&D project leadership while working with Product Management, Operations, and Sales to develop differentiated solutions to customer needs.

+ Manage all stages of new product design, including prototyping, developing technical specifications, conducting production trials, identifying and mitigating risks during the stage gate process.

+ Manage 2
-3 projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, well documented, and within budget

+ Become a subject matter expert in metal ceilings and grid products

+ Build awareness of competitor offerings and apply this to CTA product development.

+ Travel to business, supplier, and customer sites as needed.

+ BS degree and typically 7+ years of experience or MS degree and typically 3+ years of experience or Entry Level PhD. Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Design, Architecture or related field.

+  Experience in R&D and frequent interactions with manufacturing.

+ Ability to leverage strong analytical & problem-solving skills, to drive data-based actions

+ Project management skills, able to drive 2-3 projects forward simultaneously

+ Strong entrepreneurial mindset

+ Skilled at creating effective working relationships at various levels and across functions

+ Ability to embody Saint-Gobain attitudes and values including being trustworthy and reliable

+ Experience in product development; prototyping through industrialization preferred

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills including developing concise, scientifically relevant and accurate content for peer and manager review preferred

+ This role will require a strong commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.

** Preferred work location is at our plant located in Norcross, GA. We would also consider our HQ in Malvern or at our plant in Bradenton, FL.*
* Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, Certain Teed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan, "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name Certain Teed.

Today, Certain Teed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fencing, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, Certain Teed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at  SGNA_H .

** Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:*
* ** Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work*
* + Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ Live Well Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

** Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality*
* + 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary employee and dependent life…