Product Lead Engineer
# Product Lead Engineer **Polar Racking** · Mississauga, ON L4V 1R2 · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 11 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role About Us: Polar Racking Inc. is a trusted leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of innovative solar mounting solutions, proudly serving customers across North America. At Polar Racking, we are committed to delivering high-performance, site-specific solar mounting systems that empower our clients to harness clean energy with confidence. Our collaborative approach combines cutting-edge technology, expert engineering, and a customer-first mindset to provide tailored racking products that meet the unique demands of each project. With a passion for sustainability and excellence, we work hand-in-hand with construction and engineering professionals to bring solar visions to life. Learn more at www.polarracking.com (http://www.polarracking.com). Polar Racking Inc. is looking for a Product Lead Engineer to own and drive the design, performance, and continuous improvement of our solar carport product line. This is a hands-on structural engineering leadership role for someone who wants to build the best solar carport system in the industry — from concept through structural certification to cost-optimized manufacturing. You will be the technical owner of the solar carport product: setting the engineering direction, leading cross-functional design efforts, and applying rigorous Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) discipline to maximize performance while driving down cost and complexity. This role suits a structural engineer who is equally comfortable running detailed calculations and rallying a team around an ambitious product vision. Key Responsibilities Product Leadership - Serve as the engineering lead and technical owner for the solar carport product line, from concept through production release. - Lead both ongoing projects and new project development simultaneously, prioritizing effectively across a live project portfolio. - Define and drive the product roadmap in partnership with sales, operations, and manufacturing to keep Polar's carport offering ahead of competitors. - Set structural design standards, tolerances, and quality benchmarks for the product family. - Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers on carport projects — reviewing requirements, answering technical questions, and presenting design solutions. - Work closely with designers/drafters to translate structural concepts into detailed, buildable drawings and BOMs. - Travel to project sites as needed (approximately 5–10%) to support design validation, installation support, and troubleshooting. Structural Engineering - Design and analyze steel/aluminum solar carport structures, including columns, beams, cantilevers, and foundations, for wind, snow, seismic, and dead/live loads per applicable codes (ASCE 7, AISC, CSA S16, NBCC, local jurisdictional requirements). - Perform and review structural calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and connection design. - Oversee Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) stamped drawings and coordinate with third-party engineers-of-record as needed across USA and Canada jurisdictions. - Ensure designs are buildable, code-compliant, and optimized for real-world installation conditions. VAVE & Cost Optimization - Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering initiatives to reduce material usage, simplify fabrication, and lower installed cost without compromising structural performance or durability. - Continuously benchmark designs against competitors and identify opportunities to improve strength-to-weight ratio, part count, and manufacturability. - Partner with procurement and manufacturing to evaluate alternative materials, coatings, and fabrication methods. Design Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Lead the end-to-end design process, coordinating with drafters, manufacturing engineers, project managers, and installation teams. - Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout development. - Review and approve shop drawings, BOMs, and installation guides. - Support sales and pre-construction teams with technical input on bids and custom site configurations. Continuous Improvement & Testing - Drive prototyping, load testing, and field validation of new designs and revisions. - Investigate and resolve field issues, feeding lessons learned back into the design standard. - Stay current on industry codes, competitor products, and emerging solar mounting technology. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering. - Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license, or ability to obtain licensure, required. - 5+ years of structural engineering experience, ideally including racking, canopy, carport, or similar steel structure design. - Demonstrated, hands-on VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) experience with measurable cost or performance outcomes. - Strong working knowledge of relevant structural codes (ASCE 7, AISC 360, CSA S16, NBCC, IBC) and wind/snow/seismic load analysis. - Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., RISA, SAP2000, STAAD, or similar) and FEA tools. - Experience with CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, or SolidWorks). - Proven ability to lead a design effort end-to-end and take ownership of a product's success. - Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with solar carport, ground-mount racking, or parking structure design. - Familiarity with galvanized/coated steel and aluminum extrusion design considerations. - Experience working across both US and Canadian codes and jurisdictions. - Background in DFM/DFA and lean manufacturing principles. - Experience managing external EOR (Engineer of Record) relationships and permitting processes. What Success Looks Like - Polar's solar carport product is recognized in the industry for structural efficiency, ease of installation, and total installed cost. - A steady cadence of VAVE-driven improvements measurably reduces cost and material usage year over year. - Design issues are caught and resolved before they reach the field; field issues are rare and quickly closed out. - Cross-functional teams look to you as the clear technical authority and driving force behind the product. What We Offer: - Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. - Opportunity to lead innovative projects in the growing renewable energy industry. - Collaborative and supportive team environment with access to cutting-edge tools and technology. - Career growth potential within a dynamic, forward-thinking company.
Наблюдалась 2026-09-29, впервые 2026-09-18, источник — Indeed.