Engineering Design Technician

Company Description

One Company. Hundreds of Products. Endless Possibilities. Ply Gem is North America's leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, including windows, siding, stone, and 40 other categories. At Ply Gem, we provide the nation's residential builders, remodelers, and architects with access to a comprehensive range of building products. From new construction to repair, remodel and replacement, our full line of building products provide quality and value for all types of projects.

Ply Gem Canada is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

At Ply Gem Canada, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Job Description

As an Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of projects within the multifamily residential housing sector. You will be responsible for overseeing the shop drawing process and configuration reviews for windows and doors, collaborating closely with third-party engineering firms, internal sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams, as well as external builder/developer customers.

• Shop Drawing Process Management: Lead the creation, review, and approval process of shop drawings for windows and doors in multifamily residential projects.
• Configuration Reviews: Conduct detailed reviews of product configurations to ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, and industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with third-party engineering firms to coordinate the development and approval of shop drawings, addressing any technical issues or discrepancies.
• Internal Coordination: Collaborate with internal sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between project requirements and product capabilities.
• Customer Engagement: Interface with external builder/developer customers to gather project requirements, provide technical support, and address any concerns or questions.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough quality checks on shop drawings and configurations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all shop drawing approvals, configuration reviews, and communications with stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline the shop drawing process and enhance efficiency through the implementation of best practices and tools.
• Adherence to Deadlines: Ensure that all tasks related to shop drawing approvals and configuration reviews are completed within established timelines to meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and other relevant tools for creating and reviewing shop drawings.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the building materials or construction industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in a dynamic work environment.

Additional Information

Why Join Our Team

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect from our Company

• You will be Part of a Winning Team
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
• Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
• Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

What the Company Expects of our Team

• Bring yourself fully to work each day
• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success

Ply Gem Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.