Research & Development Engineer

Description

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainability initiatives in fenestration.
• Work with internal testing facilities and third-party labs to meet CSA, AAMA, and NFRC standards.
• Conduct competitive product benchmarking and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Perform structural, thermal, and air-water infiltration simulations and testing.
• Support suppliers and fabricators in the implementation of new materials or assembly methods.
• Partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure design feasibility and efficiency.
• Maintain depth of knowledge of requirements set by standards and codes above, and proactively anticipate or prepare for changes to such requirements.
• Analyze test data to refine designs and ensure compliance with performance criteria and building codes.
• Create and validate prototypes through testing, modeling, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and develop new window and door systems using aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, and hybrid materials.
• Research and implement new technologies in glazing, thermal performance, and hardware integration.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through design optimization and material innovation.
• Support automation and process improvement projects in manufacturing related to product design.

Requirements

• Familiarity with CSA/AAMA/NFRC standards and certification processes is an asset.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of thermal and structural performance principles for fenestration systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative thinking and technical curiosity.
• Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with foundational root-cause understanding.
• 0+ years of experience in product design or development, preferably in the fenestration, building envelope, or construction products industry.
• Strong collaboration and communication across teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence next-generation product development impacting sustainability and design excellence.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance