Product Testing & Certification Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build & run tests on components & whole products, both in-house & at third-party labs
• Own the certification process for hardware & fenestration products through bodies like UL, NFRC, ANSI/BHMA & AAMA
• Create test fixtures, set logs, write reports that hold up to scrutiny
• Run First Article Inspections (FAI) when new vendors or new parts come online, catching nonconformances before they become problems
• Be the technical translator between Engineering, Product Development, Sales, Customer Service, Quality & Manufacturing, plus outside labs & certifiers
• Keep an eye on evolving codes & standards & flag what needs to change before it becomes an issue
• Create test methods from scratch when no standard already covers what you're testing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering (or an equivalent technical background)
• A genuine willingness to get hands-on build mockups, run tests, get in the plant. This isn't a desk job
• Strong communication skills you can take a requirement, turn it into a test plan & report back clearly
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Mechanical/Inventor & Microsoft Office
• Comfortable reading mechanical, shop & jobsite drawings
• Self-starter energy you can prioritize your own workload in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment

Qualifications

• Bonus points for prior experience in fenestration, architectural hardware, or with ASTM/AAMA/ANSI/BHMA/NFRC test methods

Benefits

Industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed