Technical Projects Engineer

Roof Penetration Housing • Hammonton, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Roof Penetration Housing (RPH) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding leader in the commercial building products industry, trusted by architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners on a wide range of critical projects, from hospitals and data centers to K-12 schools. Our innovative, engineered solutions prevent roof and wall leaks and ensure storm shelters and safe rooms meet code requirements and protect occupants during severe weather events. We nearly doubled revenue in 2025, and we're still accelerating. We’re experiencing rapid expansion across both our New Jersey and Texas locations, and we’re growing our powerhouse team as we continue setting new benchmarks for performance, safety, and success in commercial construction. But what we're most proud of isn't the growth, it's how we grow: deliberately, together, and without cutting corners. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd like to meet you. Position Summary The Technical Projects Engineer serves as the Director of Engineering's principal technical advisor and engineering project leader, driving cross-functional engineering initiatives, solving complex technical problems, coordinating strategic projects, and strengthening execution across the engineering organization. This role functions as the Director of Engineering's right-hand engineer, extending the Director's technical reach across multiple engineering disciplines while ensuring critical engineering initiatives receive the attention and technical leadership they require. Unlike traditional engineering roles that focus on a single discipline or product line, the Technical Projects Engineer works across Design Engineering, FEA, Applications Engineering, Commercialization, Testing, Manufacturing, and Quality to solve complex technical challenges and keep strategic engineering initiatives aligned with company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated ability to work across multiple technical disciplines (design, FEA, testing, manufacturing).
• Systems thinker capable of understanding interactions across engineering functions.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate technical issues for leadership.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Confident challenging assumptions using data and engineering reasoning.
• Track record of influencing outcomes through technical credibility rather than organizational authority.
• Self-directed and highly accountable; trusted by engineers because they contribute technically, not administratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial building products, construction, or manufacturing environments required

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives that don't naturally belong to a single engineering discipline, owning technical execution from definition through implementation. Examples include: Root cause investigations, Product architecture improvements, New technology evaluations, Material selection studies, Manufacturing investigations, Supplier technical evaluations, Certification support, Competitor benchmarking, High-priority customer technical investigations, Cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Participate in technical project meetings as the Director of Engineering's representative. Understand engineering challenges and constraints; challenge assumptions and identify technical risks. Recommend technically sound solutions. Keep the Director informed of project health and emerging issues. Escalate significant technical concerns before they impact schedules or product quality. Provide concise, technically focused project status updates. This individual is expected to contribute as an engineer, not simply document project status.
• Coordinate technical activities between Design, FEA, Testing, Applications, Commercialization, Manufacturing, and Quality. Identify disconnects before they become project issues. Ensure technical decisions remain aligned across engineering disciplines. Help resolve conflicts involving priorities, resources, and technical direction. Facilitate technical collaboration on complex projects involving multiple engineering teams. Keep strategic engineering initiatives moving forward when multiple groups are involved.

Benefits

• Employer covered premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 100% covered for employees, so you can focus on your health without the extra cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Contribution - RPH contributes a fixed percentage of your pay automatically alongside your contributions to investing in your long-term success.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave – We know the best teams are built by people with full lives outside of work.
• Life & Disability Insurance – Coverage to help protect you and your loved ones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level