Ongoing Product Development Engineer III

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Product Development Engineer III acts as team leader for medium to large scale projects with functional emphasis. Performs work that leads to new products or "game changing" product improvements, processes or systems with technical differentiation, and significant business contributions. Develops product strategies on based on experimental studies and/or new technologies. Develops a broader business perspective of customer needs and business profitability. Contributes significantly and leads discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional areas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Focus is on leading large-scale projects/assignments and/or playing the key technical role in multiple projects/assignments requiring an exceptionally high level of unique expertise.

Collaborate with operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering.

Fully develops multiple concepts related to satisfying a customer need and supports all viable solutions to arrive at an optimal solution for customers and the corporation while partnering internally and externally to commercialize.

Develops and presents reports summarizing technical analysis and business case to peer group and management audiences.

Effectively communicates with all levels of internal and external customers and staff. Independent presentations to the executive level.

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.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree

10 to 15 years of related mechanical design experience

Experienced with 3D CAD modeling package

Experience as design or project lead of a cross functional engineering team

Well-developed project management skills

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-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Possesses distinguished level of knowledge often acquired by completing advanced academic degree or equivalent specialized training

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, aluminum and vinyl extrusion, machining, or die cast processes

Effective technical presentation and communication skills

Pay Range:

$89, $138,406.00

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. Availability of benefits may differ by site or position.

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings