New Product Development Design Engineer II
About The Position
Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you. Renewal by Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative New Product Development Design Engineer II on our Research, Development and Innovation team. In this role you will be a member of the design team and may take on the role of Design Lead for small-to-medium-scale new product development projects. There has never been a more exciting time to work in research and development at Andersen. This engineer will be an integral member of the New Product Development team. The purpose of this role is to develop new products and services via Stage-Gate product development processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Experience as a design engineer on a cross-functional engineering team
- Strong aptitude for process improvement, problem solving, technical execution, and project management
- Experience delivering products from ideation through commercialization using a gated design review process
- 4-10 years engineering or technical experience
- CAD experience required
Nice To Haves
- Experienced knowledge of lean, manufacturing, design, and quality systems
- Demonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis
- Experience as a design or project lead on a cross-functional engineering team
- Experience with Autodesk, FEA, MS Office, BAAN, and MES
Responsibilities
- Designs, plans, collects, analyzes, and reports on experimental studies and/or new product concepts/ideas.
- Applies engineering rigor to product designs; ensuring the product will meet performance expectations and delight customers.
- Shows independent creativity and initiative for business and organizational contributions
- Drives discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional leaders.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead activities on technically challenging assignments
- Develop multiple concepts related to meeting a customer need
- Evaluate and recommend engineering and design solutions
- Create and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business viability to varied audiences
- Maintain primary technical communication responsibility, lead tactical discussions, and effectively communicate with external customers and staff.
Benefits
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
- Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Wood Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
