Senior Engineer

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is a premier distributor and solutions provider for the commercial door and hardware industry across North America. With a focus on quality, service, and expertise, UDHG partners with contractors, builders, and architects to deliver comprehensive door, frame, and hardware solutions for a wide range of projects. Headquartered in New Jersey, UDHG operates with a strong presence across the United States, supported by a team of dedicated professionals. Our Core Values of Safety, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence serve as the foundation of our success, driving superior service and trusted partnerships throughout the industry.

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), Engineers drive the design and development of hollow metal and wood door shop drawings while coordinating across teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. By managing documentation and supporting project timelines, they play a key role in keeping work on track. This is more than a technical role, it’s a chance to make a lasting impact through precision and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Coordination

• Keeps projects on schedule to meet submittal deadlines
• Establishes and manages projects within detailing software
• Analyzes project scope with Sales/Estimating teams to determine viable products and submittals
• Communicates regularly with Project Managers (PMs), Sales, and Engineering to ensure alignment
• Updates project status throughout the detailing phase

2. Submittals & Documentation

• Independently prepares and completes compliant project submittals per company directives, plans, specifications, and contracts
• Maintains project folders and documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Communicates submittal completion to Engineering Assistant to initiate next process steps

3. Technical Review & Engineering

• Develops and maintains expertise in building codes, product certifications, door opening applications, and detailing software
• Reviews engineering scope notes with PM team after detailing
• Identifies conflicts in project documents and documents cost impacts or savings in project software
• Forwards issues requiring RFIs to the PM for resolution

4. Cost Management & Value Engineering

• Develops and maintains expertise in building codes, product certifications, door opening applications, and detailing software
• Reviews engineering scope notes with PM team after detailing
• Identifies conflicts in project documents and documents cost impacts or savings in project software
• Forwards issues requiring RFIs to the PM for resolution

5. Problem Solving & Customer Support

• Resolves customer issues using independent business judgment and discretion
• Performs additional related duties as assigned by management

6. Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stand areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College degree preferred in Construction Mgmt., Architecture or related field can be substituted for experience requirement
• Two to four years in door and hardware industry or related trade
• Strong competency in computer software and project knowledge
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills

Reports To

VP of Engineering

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $100,000 per year

Benefits

At UDHG, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
  

Statement

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.