Job Description
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Duration of role: Permanent
Number of Position: 1
Report to: Research & Development Manager
Location: Red Lion, PA
About Us
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.
About the Role
The Product Design & Development Engineer supports the design, development, and continuous improvement of structural ceiling products. This role is responsible for both enhancing existing products and driving new product development through engineering design, prototyping, testing, and validation.
What You’ll Do
Product Design & Development
- Design and develop products using materials such as extruded aluminum, steel, and polycarbonate
- Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and perform design analysis (including FEA and traditional methods)
- Conduct tolerance stack-ups and assembly analyses
- Lead and support iterative prototyping, testing, and product qualification activities
- Improve existing products for performance, manufacturability, and quality
Product Management & Support
- Develop and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, and labor routings
- Write and evaluate product specifications
- Support test plan development, execution, and data analysis
- Troubleshoot product issues and propose effective engineering solutions
- Assist in maintaining product documentation, including installation materials and quality procedures
Compliance & Testing
- Support regulatory and compliance efforts for product development
- Participating in laboratory testing and validation activities
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards
Additional Expectations
- Follow company policies including compliance, safety, and IMS standards
- Participate in training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and quality teams
- Maintain strong awareness of safety practices and report issues promptly
- Occasionally travel as required
- Comply with all company policies, including the Code of Conduct and Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal product compliance requirements.
- Support all activities required to meet Compliance Management System goals.
- Raise any compliance-related concerns to a supervisor, manager, Leadership Team member, or through the confidential whistleblower service.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Structural Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in 3D CAD design
- Experience in product design and development (building products preferred)
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerancing practices
- Hands-on problem-solving skills with prototyping and testing
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional team experience
What You'll Get
- Pay range: $95,000 to $110,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
- World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
- Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
- Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
- Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.
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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.