Engineer III- Product Development at Advanced Drainage Systems – Hilliard, Ohio

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.
Engineer III- Product Development

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2026-20357
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Product Development
Engineering and Technology Center

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 seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer to lead innovation and technical excellence within the Treatment Category. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, providing expertise in CAD, structural design, and finite element analysis (FEA), while driving crossfunctional collaboration and delivering advanced product and process solutions. The Senior Engineer will guide project execution, influence engineering strategy, and contribute to breakthrough technologies that support ADS’s mission of sustainable, industryleading water management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles to independently lead projects within the Treatment Category, with occasional scope across Capture, Convey, and Storage.
• Modify or extend engineering theories, technologies, and design practices to develop innovative solutions, products, and processes.
• Serve as a technical expert—advising teams, reviewing project documentation, and ensuring technical accuracy and quality assurance.
• Execute design tasks and oversee technical work, including CAD modeling, structural analysis, and FEA.
• Lead project planning through the full stagegate process, setting scope, schedule, resource plans, risks, and decision frameworks.
• Prepare, review, and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for engineering projects.
• Provide project management support, including stakeholder communication plans and progress tracking.
• Assign work to technical staff and guide teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Prepare proposals for engineering programs and strategic initiatives.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced engineering roles within highperforming technical organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert proficiency in CAD modeling, structural engineering principles, and FEA tools.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and support crossfunctional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Advanced analytical, problemsolving, and decisionmaking capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and develop strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of stormwater treatment technologies (hydrodynamic separators, biofiltration, filtration systems) is a plus.

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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.