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Senior Engineer, Applications Eng & Product Compliance

James Hardie


Job Location:

Fontana, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120000 - 135000
Posted: 27 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

The Senior Engineer Application Engineering & Product Compliance provides technical leadership and engineering support for the application of various siding decking and home interiors products. Expertise is applied across application engineering product performance testing field performance initiatives building code compliance and product approvals. This role serves as a technical resource for both the Application Engineering and Codes & Compliance functions helping ensure products perform as intended in real-world applications support customer-focused innovation and meet regulatory requirements.

The position requires strong collaboration with R&D Product Management Manufacturing Quality Marketing Regulatory Affairs external laboratories consultants standards organizations and other industry stakeholders. This role will support new product development maintain and defend product approvals develop technical substantiation and strengthen the companys technical leadership within the building products industry.

What Youll Do:
  • Provide engineering analysis testing and technical evaluations to support product applications installation methods and field performance needs.

  • Perform structural engineering evaluations and calculations including work involving ASCE 7 requirements loading cladding attachment and related performance considerations.

  • Support installation innovation by evaluating new methods accessories details and system-level approaches that improve customer experience constructability and product performance.
  • Design coordinate and execute laboratory and field-testing programs to validate product performance including testing informed by customer insights and field observations.
  • Analyze test data and prepare clear technical reports presentations recommendations and decision-support materials for internal and external audiences.

Compliance & Standards

  • Assist in maintaining product code approvals listings certifications evaluation reports and related compliance documentation.
  • Develop and support technical substantiation packages for product approvals code evaluations listings and regulatory inquiries.
  • Contribute to technical responses regarding code compliance product use installation requirements and performance criteria

Technical Leadership & Industry Engagement

  • Conduct research on emerging technologies building science trends regulatory developments product performance issues and engineering methodologies.
  • Prepare technical papers presentations educational materials one-pagers FAQs and other communication tools for internal stakeholders customers and industry audiences.
  • Represent the organization in appropriate industry forums trade shows standards activities and technical discussions to help strengthen the companys reputation as a technical leader.
  • Maintain technical documentation specifications engineering records test summaries and substantiation files in a clear and organized manner.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously while meeting timelines business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Coordinate activities with internal teams external laboratories consultants regulatory organizations certification bodies and industry partners.
  • Track project progress identify risks or barriers and communicate technical findings recommendations and next steps to leadership and project teams.
  • Translate complex engineering testing and code-related information into practical guidance for product development technical services marketing sales and customer-facing teams.
What Youll Bring:
  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Construction Engineering Structural Engineering or related technical discipline required. Masters degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license is highly preferred.
  • 710 years of relevant engineering experience in building products construction materials structural engineering product development application engineering or related field.
  • Experience managing technical projects and collaborating across multiple functions including R&D Product Management Manufacturing Quality Marketing Regulatory Affairs and external technical partners.
  • Experience with product testing performance validation technical documentation and interpretation of codes standards or evaluation criteria preferred.
  • Knowledge of building materials construction practices product performance testing and field application requirements.
  • Working knowledge of ASCE 7 and related structural design concepts including wind loading and attachment considerations.
  • Ability to interpret codes standards test methods evaluation criteria engineering data and product approval requirements.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and engineering judgment skills.
  • Proficiency in technical report writing presentation development and communication of complex technical information to varied audiences.
  • Ability to translate test results field observations and technical findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Experience leading innovation and product development initiatives within complex manufacturing Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Excellent written verbal and presentation communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated initiative curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to influence decisions without direct authority by using sound technical reasoning and clear communication.
  • Strong organizational planning and project management capabilities.
  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to connect engineering solutions to field needs business priorities and market requirements.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $120k to $135k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
  • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
  • Purpose. Impact. Community:Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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