Product Quality Engineer (CRL) (Architecture)
About Us
At CRL, we're redefining quality standards in the building materials industry. For over 60 years, our innovative hardware solutions have empowered builders, contractors, and homeowners to create safer, more reliable structures. As we continue to grow, we're seeking a talented Product Quality Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of building hardware.
The Opportunity
As our Product Quality Engineer, you'll ensure the quality of our CRL Hardware products to consistently exceed our requirements and customer expectations. You will be at the intersection of innovation and compliance, developing and implementing quality control systems into our hardware manufacturing supply chain and new product development process, to enable design that can support mass production, with highly decorative, functional and dimensional quality. This role offers the perfect blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
What You'll Do
- Drive Product Excellence – Define, develop, document, implement and maintain a Product Quality Plan (PQP) establishing quality protocols that ensure consistent, high-performing hardware products
- Lead New Product Development (NPD)
- Serve as the quality cornerstone on NPD teams, establishing test procedures and compliance pathways
- Champion Industry Standards
- Apply your expertise in ANSI/BHMA, ASTM, UL, and building code requirements to guarantee product compliance. Leading the specification review and settings with cross functional partners.
- Assessing, selecting and collaborating with suppliers while ensuring adherence to quality standards and specific product quality plans.
- Analyze test data using statistical methods to identify issues and ensure compliance.
- Analyze and resolve product quality issues impacting manufacturing, supply chain or in the field using quality tools and metrics, as well as failure analysis techniques.
- Build Quality Culture - Collaborate across departments to foster commitments to quality at all levels
- Optimize Packaging Systems - Ensure packaging meets ISTA/ASTM standards while balancing protection, sustainability, and regulatory requirements
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
- 5+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably in building products or hardware
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality management systems and improvement methodologies
- Practical understanding of industry standards (ANSI/BHMA, ASTM, UL) and building codes
- Experience with quality tools, testing equipment, measurement systems, and statistical analysis
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Strong communication abilities to influence across all organizational levels
- Experience working with minimal guidance
What Sets You Apart
- Professional certifications (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma)
- Experience with product safety certification processes (UL, ETL, CSA)
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Familiarity with CAD software and design review processes
Location:
Los Angeles, California, with occasional travel to supplier locations and industry events (approximately 15%)
Salary: 114,600 - $143,000
What We Offer
Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
CRL and OBE are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers.
EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Engineering
