Product Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Advanced Drainage Systems

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Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Product Engineer

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2025-19986
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Product Management
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Product Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will ensure the proper application, performance, and production of water quality and stormwater products. You’ll support technical engineering functions such as design validation, product testing, and troubleshooting, while serving as a key resource to internal teams and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about engineering innovation and water management solutions, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant operations for manufacturing and product application.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Sales to deliver engineering expertise.
• Troubleshoot product and application issues to maintain quality and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare technical documentation including test reports, installation guidelines, and drawings.
• Conduct structural, hydraulic, and environmental evaluations of products and systems.
• Assist customers and sales teams with project-specific recommendations and product guidance.
• Build relationships with engineers, contractors, and distributors to enhance market presence.
• Review project specifications and submittals for proper product application.
• Deliver technical presentations and training to internal and external audiences.
• Support product development through design, prototyping, and testing of new devices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in materials, design, and processes.
• Participate in pilot projects, product trials, and research efforts.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product engineering, technical support, or production support.
• Familiarity with stormwater regulations and/or practices and water quality preferred.
• Experience with site plans and development is a plus.
• Willingness to travel (10–20%) for customer support, field testing, and plant visits.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Effective collaboration across sales, production, and engineering teams.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, or similar design tools.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Project management and leadership capabilities.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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