Product Development Engineer

Job

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.

This is an onsite role based out of our Bulls Gap, TN plant.

• Design and develop components of vinyl, composite, aluminum, and steel guardrail, fencing, decorative accents, decking and molded systems, creating component design, system design, stress analysis, and bill of material creation/maintenance.
• Assist manufacturing by providing plant support when engineering related issues arise, including but not limited to 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 define quality expectations for the finished products.
• Create 3D model renderings of the product for use in marketing brochures, website illustrations, and sample products.
• Work with execution engineer to implement product engineering changes.
• Collaborate with the quality control department to answer technical component questions, warranty claims, determine root causes of defective products, and provide 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 accurately capturing details within the product launch schedule.
• Use a 3D printer to create parts for functional and ornamental review.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field such as engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in product development or a related field.
• Proficiency and strong understanding of Solid Works.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic business software such as 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.

• 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

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.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative 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.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.