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Product Development Engineer Bulls Gap, Tennessee, United States Job ID: 520841
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect, and recharge. Award-winning brands include:
• Belgard hardscape • Echelon Masonry • MoistureShield composite decking • RDI railing • Catalyst Fence Solutions • Sakrete packaged concrete • Amerimix mortar • Pebble Technology International pool finishes • Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features • 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.
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 • Bill of material creation
Maintenance:
• Assist manufacturing by providing plant support when engineering-related issues arise, relating to but not limited to: • Bill of materials • Engineering drawings • Product design issues • Implementing product changes • Launching new products
Create test plans and coordinate in-house R&D testing of both systems and components during product development.
Work with the 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 the execution engineer to implement product engineering changes.
Work with the 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
• Bachelors degree in a field such as engineering • 3+ years of 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.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.
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Posting Start Date: 02/27/26 Posting End Date: 02/27/26