Product Compliance Engineer Job

Title: Product Compliance Engineer

Job Description: "Position Summary The Product Compliance Engineer, reporting to the Technical Services Manager, has

RESPONSIBILITIES: which encompass U.S. (primary) and foreign (secondary) building code approvals, submissions, standards development and other code and non-code related business as it pertains to Hardie Building Products and compatible and associated building products made by other manufacturers. The Product Compliance Engineer is also responsible for monitoring the questions received and the responses given by the employees of the 'Hardie Technical Desk' and providing training and guidance as necessary. This position will be expected to work closely with all R&D product development teams during product concept and certification as well as interacting with the business development unit. The Product Compliance Engineer will also provide technical support in the form of design advice, engineering and guidance to the commercial and multifamily segments of the Hardie business. Position Responsibilities Codes and Agencies 25% • Ensure that all North American compliance reports and product evaluations through regulatory agencies are current. Actions involved include: paying fees associated with compliance reports; correspondence with officials, arranging all testing associated with compliance reports, representing JamesHardie® externally to these agencies. Some of the agencies involved include: o ICCES ESR reports o California Division of the State Architect o State of Florida Building Code o Miami-Dade (South Florida Building Code) o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) o Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) o City of Los Angeles o County of Los Angeles o City of New York o Puerto Rico Ministry of Housing (ARPE) • Ensure that non-regulatory agencies are satisfied o Tile Council of America o American National Standards Institute • Oversee JamesHardie® U.S. and Canadian code development within the existing code bodies utilizing ICC-ES and CCMC for these codes (IBC®, IRC®, NBC, UBC™) Product/Mkt/Std's Development - 40% • Product Development o Building Code needs assessment o Code strategy o Product evaluation o Publication with evaluation entities • Business Development o Assist marketing as needed with tests and/or projects that expand or open markets for existing products o Assemble proposals and liaise with external agencies performing tests or writing reports Technical Support -35% • Multifamily/Commercial Segment Level 3 Technical Support o Coordinate the Technical Service Request System (TSRS) o Read and interpret building plans o Solve Technical challenges presented by customers o Obtain and follow through on Technical Service Requests o Obtain and follow through on Engineering work o Communicate and coordinate with engineers on special initiatives required to drive detailed report generation for fastener, design and install methods o Draft Technical Supplements and Technical Bulletins to address gaps in installation techniques long term Quantitative Dimensions Responsible for the Technical Services budget revolving around existing products. This includes but is not restricted to the following items: • Codes compliance reports - If this responsibility is not properly attended to the business may become unable to sell its products or participate in the most efficient means of commerce. This person has major decision making authority and steering accountability for Codes maintenance. • Product evaluation reports - If this responsibility is not properly attended to the release for sale of new and existing products may be jeopardized causing potentially a large revenue upset. • Standards development - This is a major responsibility of this position as standards development can establish a platform upon which Hardie, and its competitors, make, market and sell their products. • Technical support (commercial and MF) - This is a major responsibility to the Hardie Commercial Business, a large majority of commercial / MF jobs require customized design advice. Without this support there is a high likelihood to loose out to competitive products in the commercial segment. • 3rd party quality control - Of a more minor importance, control and management of the 3rd party quality control ensures that Hardie's day-today business will not be disrupted due to issues within the plants relative to QA/QC. • Engineering consultation - This area is also of minor importance and will help facilitate Codes, Product Evaluations, Standards development, and, may provide a customer satisfaction quotient when engineering consultation is employed to solve a JH produce installation or usage related problem. • Membership Fees - Of minor importance and proper attention insures that there will be no disruption in services provided. Influence over New Product Development budgeting via consultation with Product Managers. The Product Compliance Engineer is the liaison with external testing agencies and engineers. Therefore all invoices are passed by the Product Compliance Engineer prior to the Technical Services Manager. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals including Plant Operators, Engineers, Research and Development staff Sales & Marketing, upper level management • Very good communication skills, ability to organize data into written reports and oral presentations • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision after goals are defined • Ability to negotiate contracts and gain compliance • Ability to strategize long term • Experience with Auto CAD • Experience with Revit / BIM would be ideal • Product specification writing • Excellent organizational skills • Thoroughness and attention to detail is critical • Good technical writing skills and the ability to read and comprehend technical documents. • Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. • Ability to assess and redirect engineering efforts in a continually changing environment. • Ability to work on technical problems of diverse scope and complexity and foresee and evaluate various outcomes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: For successful performance in this position, the incumbent will need to possess the following experience/skills, education: • 4-5 years experience in commercial or multi business - i.e. estimator, tech specialist • Engineering or Engineering Technologist background ideal Complementary: • Experience in the following disciplines (Keywords below): o Quality Engineering or Management o Product Compliance Engineering or Management o Test Engineering (within a lab) o Research Engineering o Reliability Engineering o Architecture o Construction Technology o Structural Engineering o Civil Engineering



BENEFITS:: In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!

ABOUT THE COMPANY: At James Hardie Building Products we apply our science, research, and cutting edge technology to enjoy our continued status as world leader in fiber-cement technology. As the world leader in fiber-cement technology we manufacture durable, beautiful building material products for the residential market. We operate in markets around the world, spanning the United States, Europe, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information about our company and career opportunities please visit our website at: http://www.jameshardie.com/career

DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE: We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership. James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer" Requisition Number: R&D-645 Interest Category: Engineering Hourly/Salary: Salary City: FONTANA State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days

Nearest Major Market: Fontana
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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