Senior Scientist, Mechanical & System Design

The Sr Engineer, Building Systems and Components Design, reporting to the Director, R&D, is expected to be a key contributor and contributor providing designs that create value through ease of installation and materials optimization. These designs will initial focus on our railing systems (composite, aluminum, and steel), but will expand over time as the team grows to include work on decking, cladding, and exterior wall assemblies and components. You will lead projects focused on the design and structural analysis of the components and systems. You will also lead projects to transition the designs to internal and external manufacturing partners. You will coordinate with the Materials and Structural Testing Group on testing to achieve the required code performance. Coordinate/fabricate 3-D models and other prototypes to demonstrate features and installation methods to the project team. The individual is relied upon for design, modeling, and analysis of these products/components, leading projects and major tasks on product innovations and line extensions. This individual will contribute to building out our design and modeling capabilities to provide for long-term business impact and growth.

• Drafting and design work of Building Systems and Components (e.g. rails, balusters, brackets, post covers, lighting components, etc.)

• Creation and revision of CAD models and drawings using computer software (e.g. SolidWorks)

• Exporting designs to digital prototyping equipment (CNC or 3-D printing) using current CAD CAM software

• Prepare designs for manufacturability assessments with internal and external partners

• Participate in overall engineering troubleshooting

• Lead projects using Stage Gate and partner with Operations, or external partner, through Project Implementation

• Deliver solutions to optimize component cost and contribute to solutions for total installed cost/ease of installation for components and systems

• Add designs to and maintain Product Design library, and coordinate with Engineering and IT on a unified archive

• Become expert in the CAD/CAE/FEA internal tool set necessary to support business objectives

• Be responsible for prototyping tools within R&D

• Contribute to development of standardized design criteria across all product lines

• Participate in brainstorming and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaboration

• Participate in the technical review and validation of design concepts, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, engineering, operations and customer service to understand market needs and incorporate feedback into product designs.

• Evaluate new materials and technologies into product designs to enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Develop project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of design milestones and project goals.

• Participate in and lead failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments on new and existing products to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.

• Stay current with advancements in the field of building systems and components design and apply new knowledge to continuously improve product offerings.

Desired Skills:

• Direct experience with Solidworks portfolio. Direct experience with mold flow or BIM systems preferred.

• Demonstrated financial impact of your work on the growth and profitability of a company.

• Demonstrated results addressing ease of installation with examples in building products preferred.

• Familiarity with US and International Building Code requirements, particularly for exterior Residential Building products.

• Background in manufacturing environment and transitioning designs to the production environment. Experience with extrusion environments strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in interfacing with internal (manufacturing, engineering, quality) and external (contractors, vendors) customers.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Understand manufacturing processes and technologies

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Skills

Creative problem solver focused on practical results. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management Systems, New Product Development Management systems (Stage-Gate, Agile, etc), Production Processes/Extrusion/Injection Molding, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations

Candidates should be data-driven decision-makers.

Candidate soft skills: good multitasking, experienced working well with vendors and contractors. Analytical. Good follow-up. Strong safety mindset. Works well with all levels of operational staff.

Education

Ph.D. with 2+ years relevant experience, Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with an MS, OR 10 years of relevant experience with a BS. Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Architectural Engineering are strongly preferred. Lean Six Sigma experience desirable.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $97,600 in our lowest market up to $128,400 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

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