Product Design Engineer, Product Development
About the role
Company Overview
The PEAK Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, delivering innovative products across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. As a trusted partner of The Home Depot (THD) for over 20 years, our best-in-class products are perfectly tailored to their DIY and professional customers and sold through their massive retail network.
We’re proud to be named one of HRD Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2023, 2024, and 2025. At PEAK, our people are our greatest strength—talented, supportive, and passionate professionals who thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and recognition.
We are experiencing continuous growth and have one (1) immediate opening for the Product Design Engineer, Product Development position in our Richmond, BC office. The position will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Development. The Product Design Engineer, Product Development will have key responsibility for research, design, development and, ultimately, bringing industry-leading products to market.
This is a hybrid position—work onsite Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
Key responsibilities
- Design of new products and continual improvement and innovation of existing products
- Create 3D models, renderings, and drawings for internal review, as well as external submissions to manufacturers and suppliers.
- Apply advanced understanding of design principles to optimize product design within cost, quality, and safety parameters
- Develop and execute test protocols, analyzing results to drive product improvement
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, inventory, and manufacturing to align product design with business goals.
- Produce technical documentation and manuals, ensuring compliance with standards
- Set up production of our products and raw materials in various countries, including all aspects of quality control
- Drive product and process improvement efforts, exploring cost-effective materials and design simplifications
- Create and implement improvements to project plans, procedures and specifications
- Stay current on industry trends, materials, processes, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for product innovation
- Conduct competitive research and benchmarking to ensure products remain relevant and differentiated in the marketplace.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the role as may be assigned from time to time by management.
Qualifications
- 5+ years product development experience with consumer products
- Ability to translate conceptual ideas into practical, manufacturable designs.
- Post-secondary degree in Engineering or related field
- Proficient in SolidWorks and/or CAD engineering software
- Experienced with the Microsoft Office suite of products
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (metal fabrication, injection molding) and materials.
Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
PEAK is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust. We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package. Our goal is to attract, develop, and engage employees with exceptional ability and diverse backgrounds.
We look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About The Peak Group of Companies
The Peak Group of Companies is a renowned and multifaceted organization that has established itself as a leader in various industries. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Peak has consistently delivered high-quality products and services across its diverse portfolio of businesses. Peak’s operations are divided into two prominent subsidiaries, each excelling in its respective niche: Peak Products Manufacturing and Peak RSG Services.
Peak Products Manufacturing is an international leader in the home renovation and outdoor living products sector, offering over 1,000 products. These include aluminum railings, fencing and decking products, gutters, gardenware, and much more. In Canada and the United States, Peak products are sold exclusively through The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer. Peak has been supplying The Home Depot since 1999. Today, our vast array of products are sold in the 2,200 Home Depot stores throughout North America. Peak also supplies many of its product lines to Bunnings, the largest home improvement retailer in Australia and New Zealand.
Peak RSG Services specializes in exterior catastrophic losses. We are a trusted expert in emergency repairs and restoration services specializing in the replacement of roofing, siding, gutters, doors and windows. We understand these catastrophic losses can be a stressful time for the policyholders and the insurance adjusters, so we ensure homes are repaired quickly and with quality workmanship. We’re the one that insurance companies count on for reliable restoration services following residential disasters.
Product Design Engineer, Product Development
About the role
Company Overview
The PEAK Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, delivering innovative products across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. As a trusted partner of The Home Depot (THD) for over 20 years, our best-in-class products are perfectly tailored to their DIY and professional customers and sold through their massive retail network.
We’re proud to be named one of HRD Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2023, 2024, and 2025. At PEAK, our people are our greatest strength—talented, supportive, and passionate professionals who thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and recognition.
We are experiencing continuous growth and have one (1) immediate opening for the Product Design Engineer, Product Development position in our Richmond, BC office. The position will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Development. The Product Design Engineer, Product Development will have key responsibility for research, design, development and, ultimately, bringing industry-leading products to market.
This is a hybrid position—work onsite Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
Key responsibilities
- Design of new products and continual improvement and innovation of existing products
- Create 3D models, renderings, and drawings for internal review, as well as external submissions to manufacturers and suppliers.
- Apply advanced understanding of design principles to optimize product design within cost, quality, and safety parameters
- Develop and execute test protocols, analyzing results to drive product improvement
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, inventory, and manufacturing to align product design with business goals.
- Produce technical documentation and manuals, ensuring compliance with standards
- Set up production of our products and raw materials in various countries, including all aspects of quality control
- Drive product and process improvement efforts, exploring cost-effective materials and design simplifications
- Create and implement improvements to project plans, procedures and specifications
- Stay current on industry trends, materials, processes, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for product innovation
- Conduct competitive research and benchmarking to ensure products remain relevant and differentiated in the marketplace.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the role as may be assigned from time to time by management.
Qualifications
- 5+ years product development experience with consumer products
- Ability to translate conceptual ideas into practical, manufacturable designs.
- Post-secondary degree in Engineering or related field
- Proficient in SolidWorks and/or CAD engineering software
- Experienced with the Microsoft Office suite of products
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (metal fabrication, injection molding) and materials.
Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
PEAK is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust. We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package. Our goal is to attract, develop, and engage employees with exceptional ability and diverse backgrounds.
We look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About The Peak Group of Companies
The Peak Group of Companies is a renowned and multifaceted organization that has established itself as a leader in various industries. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Peak has consistently delivered high-quality products and services across its diverse portfolio of businesses. Peak’s operations are divided into two prominent subsidiaries, each excelling in its respective niche: Peak Products Manufacturing and Peak RSG Services.
Peak Products Manufacturing is an international leader in the home renovation and outdoor living products sector, offering over 1,000 products. These include aluminum railings, fencing and decking products, gutters, gardenware, and much more. In Canada and the United States, Peak products are sold exclusively through The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer. Peak has been supplying The Home Depot since 1999. Today, our vast array of products are sold in the 2,200 Home Depot stores throughout North America. Peak also supplies many of its product lines to Bunnings, the largest home improvement retailer in Australia and New Zealand.
Peak RSG Services specializes in exterior catastrophic losses. We are a trusted expert in emergency repairs and restoration services specializing in the replacement of roofing, siding, gutters, doors and windows. We understand these catastrophic losses can be a stressful time for the policyholders and the insurance adjusters, so we ensure homes are repaired quickly and with quality workmanship. We’re the one that insurance companies count on for reliable restoration services following residential disasters.