Ongoing Product Development Engineer II | Cottage Grove

Andersen Corporation•Cottage Grove, MN

63d•$88,235 - $136,765

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. Join a team that innovates, develops and executes product design initiatives within RD&I On-Going Product Development at Renewal by Andersen. You will be integral in creating industry-leading high-performing durable product solutions. You will be involved in every aspect of the product design life cycle; from the front end of business development through product end of life. The individual in this role is expected to bring mechanical engineering knowledge and best practices to the development and improvement of products that meet or exceed our customer's expectations for function, performance, and durability. The individual in this role is expected to work in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
2 to 5 years of related mechanical design experience
Experienced with 3D CAD modeling package
Demonstrated ability to design experimentation, analyze results and draw conclusions
Strong people skills, able to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Quick learner with high level of ambition and drive

Nice To Haves

Experience as design or project lead of a cross functional engineering team
2D and 3D CAD experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent software
Experience working through a gated design review process
Strong understanding of GD&T, drawing, and quality standards
Demonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis
Experience designing and developing new parts using injection molding, extrusion, machining, or die cast processes
Effective technical presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

Focuses on coordinating and leading activities on technical projects and assignments.
Collaborate with operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering.
Develops and presents reports summarizing technical analysis to peer groups and managers.
Effectively communicates with all levels of internal and external customers and staff.
Analyzes and recommends engineering or design solutions for product, process, design, or other technical challenges.
Capable of leading cross-functional teams having broader, less-defined initial objective and scope.
Ability to utilize mechanical design analysis tools and develop test plans to quickly problem solve.