Product Engineer

• Create detailed engineering analysis based on testing, experience, scientific theory, and engineering principles for use in the design and application of the product line or new product line extensions.
• Implement strategic, multiple plant, assigned product engineering projects via the engineering change process procedure.
• Communicate product specifications and product changes to internal customers and help in communications to external customers. Use the Engineering Release/Notice procedure as the primary tool in accomplishing this task and direct communications with external customers as required.
• Initiate and implement product improvement and cost reduction ideas.
• Completes other product engineering projects as assigned. Lead design engineer on projects with capital expenditures of over $1,000,000.
• Travel as required to customers, manufacturing plants, vendors, and to provide other company representation.
• Resolve product related issues, including product design, feature enhancements, value engineering, installation, and applications. Works closely with Marketing, Sales, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering, and purchasing.
• Train and educate various internal and external customers on product offerings and product specifications. Internal customers include production, marketing, and sales. External customers include customers, consumers, and regulatory agencies (governmental, legal).
• Responsible for developing product cost and capital expenditure data as required.
• Assist sales representatives or customers in understanding their product requirements, installation methods, and their proper applications. Makes suggestions on available alternatives if possible.
• Implement product changes and specification changes in a timely manner in conjunction with other functional areas throughout Clopay. Troubleshoot production problems directly related to engineering specifications and bills of material.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the garage door industry or ten years of other product engineering experience, with exposure to various types of manufacturing processes. Heavily involved in product design and specifications.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license highly preferred or the ability to acquire license within a short time period (plus)

Salary Range: $80k/year-$95k/year

Duration: Direct Hire

• Flexible spending account
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a drug-free work environment.
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401(k), Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Educational Assistance.
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Referral program
• Health insurance
• Employee discount