<p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Product Engineer is responsible for managing the technical aspects of the current Glass Mat product lines. The position also is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing product development projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They will play a key role in the identification and improvement of current processes and products as well as introduction and scale-up of new products/technologies that would be valuable to NGC. The incumbent shall work closely with the manufacturing team, vendors, and other allied partners to provide detailed analysis of existing products with a focus on performance improvement and sustainability. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and adherence to NGC core values during daily work is imperative.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for all DEXcell and Exp products. Manage the ongoing annual Stewardship program </li><li>Coordination: Work with various teams, including partners, contractors, architects, and engineers, to ensure alignment with project objectives. </li><li>Leadership: lead and mentor junior staff by providing training and supporting their professional development. </li><li>Monitoring: Track project progress, making adjustments as necessary to stay on schedule and within budget. Establish a detailed knowledge of competitive products and systems, their performance characteristics. </li><li>Compliance: Ensure the project adheres to applicable codes, regulations, and quality standards. </li><li>Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, including technical and safety risks. </li><li>Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members to provide updates and gather feedback. </li><li>Safety: ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements. </li></ul> <p>SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li>Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices. </li><li>Project Management: Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects from conception to completion. </li><li>Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. </li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor project teams. </li><li>Time Management: Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree can be a plus. </li><li>Experience: Proven experience in product design and development, typically 5 + years preferred. Experience in the relevant industry (building materials) is preferred. Proven track record of successful research and developing new products/technologies and demonstrated creativity, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft tools and other internal software. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials. </li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with preferred experience in using tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and root cause analysis. </li><li>Project Management: Experience managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. </li><li>Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. </li><li>Team Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. </li><li>Travel - a willingness to travel as much as 50% of the time. </li></ul> <p>Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $93,984.00 to $117,480.00, or higher depending on education and experience.</p> <p>BENEFITS INCLUDE:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary </li><li>Comprehensive benefits to include: </li><li>Medical </li><li>Dental </li><li>Vision </li><li>401(k) with employer match </li><li>Retirement Account </li><li>Parental Leave </li><li>Fertility Services </li><li>Adoption Assistance </li><li>Paid Vacation </li><li>Paid Holidays </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability </li><li>Flexible spending accounts </li><li>Wellness Program with medical premium incentives </li><li>And more… </li><li>COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer </li><li>Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online </li><li>No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please </li><li>Employment ready applicants only </li></ul> <p>COMPANY INFORMATION:</p> <p>National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE brands. The National Gypsum name - through its Gold Bond, ProForm and PermaBASE product lines - has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.</p> <p>For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry's best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future one project at a time.</p> <p>National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.</p> <p>HIRING ENTITY: National Gypsum Services Co.</p> <p>The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.</p> <p>All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.</p>