Product Design Engineer / Engineer l

MITER Brands•Tacoma, WA

4d•$76,000 - $95,000

About The Position

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country. As a Product Design Engineer, you will develop innovative solutions to support new products and/or revisions to existing products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering (or other four-year technical discipline) and/or relevant 2- year associates degree in combination with 5 years of experience
Proficient using 2D and 3D computer aided drafting/design software, SolidWorks 3D experience preferred
Fluent in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to set priorities for multiple tasks
Customer focus both internally and externally
Strong communication skills in both written and verbal
Self-starter and ability to work independently
Willingness to travel, depending on the needs of the business

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Design Engineering preferred
Finite Element Analysis FEA experience preferred
Practical knowledge of process improvement & development tools: 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Stage Gate, etc.
Experience with predicting potential failure modes (design FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Whys, etc.)

Responsibilities

Work safely by following company policy and using appropriate PPE requirements where necessary
Develop innovative and manufacturing friendly design solutions to support new and existing products
Generate 2D and 3D CAD models to align with company drafting standards
Design and create prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function
Lead design reviews to ensure cross functional collaboration and success
Create and execute test plans to validate design concepts
Document and peer review test results using test report templates
Develop and/or modify bill of materials per design intent and certification testing
Create product specifications that align with customer requirements & supplier’s capabilities
Communicate and coordinate with cross functional partners (Product managers, supply chain, suppliers, process development, quality, sales, marketing, finance, & IT) to implement product design solutions
Manage engineering projects and timelines through project planning and timely execution of tasks
Lead the technical components of multiple projects while communicating project scope and status updates to leadership through written communication, presentations, and the new product development methodology
Manage multiple projects concurrently while adhering to budget, schedule, and scope restraints
Take projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness