Weyerhaeuser · 1 month ago
Director, Product Engineering Codes and Standards
USA-WA-Federal Way
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $263K/yr
20+ years expWeyerhaeuser is a company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures products. The Product Engineering Codes and Standards Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring that the company’s products meet industry regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements while overseeing compliance and leading cross-functional teams.
Building MaterialForestryTimber
Responsibilities
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Overseeing compliance with national, regional, and international building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry-specific guidelines for wood products. Ensuring the company’s products meet the specifications outlined by bodies like ASTM, AWC, AWPA, CSA, ICC-ES, ICC, PFS, APA, and other relevant organizations
Development and Implementation of Standards: Developing, updating, and enforcing internal engineering standards for wood product design, manufacturing, and testing. Defining product specifications based on existing codes and standards, ensuring they align with both customer requirements and regulatory guidelines. Working closely with product development teams to establish performance criteria, material requirements, and testing procedures that align with industry standards
Product Safety and Quality Assurance: Monitoring product safety and quality by ensuring the design, manufacturing processes, and final products meet the highest standards. Addressing product recalls, safety issues, or quality control failures in collaboration with production teams and regulatory bodies. Conducting audits and assessments of both internal processes and third-party suppliers to ensure product integrity and compliance
Collaborating with Industry Bodies and Regulators: Representing the company in industry associations, committees, and regulatory discussions concerning wood products. Staying up to date with changes to industry regulations, building codes, and safety standards. Advising senior management on the impact of new codes or regulations and how they affect product design and manufacturing processes
Leading Cross-Functional Teams: Working closely with product engineers, designers, manufacturing teams, and R&D to ensure that new product designs align with required codes and standards. Leading and mentoring engineers and engineering teams to adopt best practices for product development and compliance. Training employees on the importance of regulatory compliance and how to meet required standards throughout the product lifecycle
Continuous Improvement: Work closely with Sales and Marketing to develop solutions that fill market needs with products that have attractive margins and provide a competitive advantage. Work closely with manufacturing to develop pilot line manufacturing processes and full scale production lines to manufacture new or enhanced products. Implementing process improvements to enhance the product development and manufacturing processes, ensuring ongoing compliance and efficiency. Identifying and mitigating risks related to product safety, regulatory compliance, and product failure
Documentation and Reporting: Overseeing the documentation of product designs, test results, and compliance reports. Managing the documentation required for certifications, audits, and product approvals. Reporting to senior management on the company’s compliance status and any emerging industry trends or regulatory changes
Customer and Market Understanding: Ensuring that product codes and standards meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, quality, and sustainability. Helping the company maintain a competitive advantage by integrating innovative product designs with the required industry standards
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil Engineering degree
20+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary engineering within the Wood Products sector
Expertise in codes, standards, and industry practices
Deep experience leading product‑focused engineering teams
Proven track record of bringing new products or enhancements to market
Strong multidiscipline team collaboration skills
Data‑driven decision‑making
Ability to build a strong engineering culture
Preferred
Preferred PE / P. Eng
Benefits
Coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
A pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
Support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
After being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use.
Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Company
Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser is a forest products company that produces and sells wood products, cellulose fibers, and other building materials.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Devin W. Stockfish
President & CEO and Director
Denise M. Merle
SVP & Chief Administration Officer
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