Senior Product Innovation Engineer
ufpi· UFP Construction, LLC
About this role
UFP Construction is more than a supplier. We're a trusted partner to builders, delivering innovative building components and construction solutions that help bring projects to life faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
Senior Product Innovation Engineer
Location: Onsite in Charlotte, NC
We're currently looking for a Sr. Product Innovation Engineer to join the team in our Charlotte office. The ideal candidate would transform ideas into commercially viable products by combining engineering, design, and manufacturing expertise. This role leads products from concept through prototyping, validation, manufacturing, and commercialization while partnering with Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Sales, and Business Units.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.
Translate customer needs, market insights, and business objectives into innovative, manufacturable product solutions.
Develop 3D models, assemblies, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using SolidWorks and related tools.
Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and field evaluations to ensure product performance and readiness.
Partner with Manufacturing, Sourcing, and suppliers to optimize materials, processes, tooling, cost, and scalability.
Create installation instructions, assembly guides, technical documentation, and visual work instructions using SolidWorks Composer and other tools.
Serve as the engineering lead on cross-functional innovation projects and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Research emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and industry trends to identify new product opportunities.
Manage multiple development projects, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
5+ years of product development, engineering, manufacturing, or product innovation experience.
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD.
Experience designing products for manufacturing.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred
Experience in construction, building products, manufacturing, or prefabrication.
Experience with Design Thinking, product testing, commercialization, or project management.
Knowledge of structural principles, manufacturing processes, and product development standards.
Nice to Have
SolidWorks Composer and technical animation experience.
DriveWorks, PDM, or design automation experience.
AI-assisted engineering and design experience.
DFM/DFA or Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
Hands-on construction, fabrication, or manufacturing experience.
Success in This Role
Success means bringing innovative products from concept to market while balancing customer value, performance, cost, quality, manufacturability, and speed to market.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Senior Product Innovation Engineer role at ufpi is based in Charlotte, NC. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Product Innovation Engineer role at ufpi full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Product Innovation Engineer role in the UFP Construction, LLC department at ufpi.
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This Senior Product Innovation Engineer position at ufpi was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Product Innovation Engineer
ufpi
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