Product Development Engineer Job

Overview

Design acoustic ceiling/wall systems, lead NPD projects, and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• specification automation
• digital fabrication
• technical drawings
• acoustic design
• test planning
• project management

Tasks

-Ensures manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and material/tolerance control. -Independently leads NPD projects through the company’s Stage Gate process, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals. -Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop innovative concepts based on customer insights and manufacturability. -Writes code to support specification automation and digital fabrication workflows. -Provides engineering support throughout pre- and post-launch phases. -Partner with diverse teams across design, engineering, and marketing. -Authors and maintains engineering documentation, standards, and SOPs. -Manages project timelines, budgets, and risk registers. -Authors and executes test plans; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (CAPA). -Contribute to customer-driven innovation that responds to real-world needs. -Designs and develops acoustic ceiling and wall systems, including line extensions and enhancements. -Conducts customer research, ideation, and advanced prototyping to inform design decisions. -Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; -Creates detailed technical and installation drawings for commercialization and digital content.

Requirements

• revit
• bim
• pmp
• lean six sigma
• rhino
• cnc

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering technology or a related field required. Master’s degree is a plus but not required. -Proficient in engineering documentation, BOM structures, and tolerance stacks. -Familiarity with ceiling installation processes, tools, and finishes. -3–5 years of experience in product development, design engineering, or fabrication. -Portfolio demonstrating innovative solutions and diverse project experience. -Working knowledge of BIM and Revit; ability to develop Revit families is a plus. -Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently. -Autodesk Certified Expert or equivalent advanced certification. -Comfortable with high-tolerance CAD/CAM production and CNC programming. -PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project management certification. -Experience with Adobe CC (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). -Solid understanding of digital fabrication and specification automation. -Rhino Advanced User Certification. -Lean Six Sigma Certification. -Demonstrated experience managing projects and collaborating across functions. -LEED AP (Accredited Professional). -Revit experience -Experience interpreting construction documents and developing shop drawings. -Proficiency in Rhino 3D or Inventor, with hands-on experience in prototyping and digital fabrication. -Experience with test planning, data analysis, and design verification. -Strong grasp of materials science and manufacturing constraints. -Strong collaboration and technical communication skills. -Ability to translate construction documents into design and fabrication-ready outputs.

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About Armstrong World Industries

-The company designs, engineers and produces ceiling and wall solutions—from mineral fiber panels to glass‑fiber‑reinforced gypsum—for a range of environments. -Its work spans commercial offices, schools, healthcare, and residential renovation projects, often enhancing acoustics, aesthetics and functional design. -Products are grouped across Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments, highlighting its technical depth in both core and high‑design solutions. -Headquartered in Lancaster, PA, Armstrong also maintains a research lab and a joint venture (WAVE) focused on suspension system innovation. -An intriguing legacy detail: during WWII the company even produced cork sound insulation for submarines and airplane parts, showcasing its diverse manufacturing roots.

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