Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Russia, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond. By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a Product Engineer in our Mason, Ohio location.

Responsibilities include:

Resolve product related issues, including product design, feature enhancements, value engineering, installation, and applications. Works closely with Marketing, Sales, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering, and purchasing.
Implement strategic, multiple-plant, assigned product engineering projects via the engineering change process procedure.
Completes other product engineering projects as assigned.
Lead design engineer on projects with capital expenditures of up to $1,000,000.
Initiate and implement product improvement and cost reduction ideas
Implement product changes and specification changes in a timely manner in conjunction with other functional areas throughout Clopay.
Troubleshoot production problems directly related to engineering specifications and bills of material.
Create detailed engineering analysis based on testing, experience, scientific theory, and engineering principles for use in the design and application of the product line or new product line extensions.
Communicate product specifications and product changes to internal customers and help in communications to external customers.
Use the Engineering Release/Notice procedure as the primary tool in accomplishing this task, however there is direct communications with external customers.
Train and educate various internal and external customers on product offerings and product specifications. Internal customers include production, marketing, and sales. External customers include customers, consumers, and regulatory agencies (governmental, legal),
Responsible for developing product cost and capital expenditure data as required.
Travel as required to customers, manufacturing plants, vendors, and to provide other company representation.
Assist sales representatives or customers in understanding their product requirements, installation methods, and their proper applications. Makes suggestions on available alternatives if possible.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology,
Engineer with minimum 4 years of experience in the building products industry or 6 years of other product engineering experience, with exposure to various types of manufacturing processes.
Heavily involved in product design and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license a plus.
Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer: "This posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment or compensation. Compensation ranges and employment terms are subject to change at the company’s discretion based on skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions and geographical location."

"The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.”