Technical Engineering Leader - Product Design

, MN, United States

Technical Engineering Leader - Product Design

POSITION TITLE: Technical Engineering Leader - Product Design

Pay Grade: 15C

Job Code: 1590

Job Location: Bayport - Garofalo Center

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of “2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces.”

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes “Best Employer for Diversity 2022.”

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen. There is something meaningfully different about Andersen. A key to the company’s enduring success is our sincere and thorough effort to do the right thing for our customers, for our employees, for the community, and for the environment. We lead the industry because we believe that we can make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen.

Andersen is a place of vibrant energy and innovation. There has never been a more exciting time to be at Andersen. It isn't our history that makes us an industry leader, it's our commitment to innovation. We're constantly setting new standards for windows and doors that raise the bar for the entire industry. Being around since 1903 means we haven't just seen where the industry's been—we guide where it's going.

As a Technical Leader in Product Design, you will partner with R&D teams as well as manufacturing and quality teams to develop solutions for current and next generation window and door products. You will influence the system form factor, product performance, and customer experience for those using our products. You will be a key leader in our mission to become a world class customer experience company through our products and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

10+ years of experience in Product Design and Engineering

7+ years of experience working on product development, stage gate projects, including prototyping, testing, and analysis

Expert level experience in dimensional engineering and tolerance analysis

Expert level experience in 2D and 3D CAD modeling

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

7+ years of experience working in Research and Development or working in a product development environment

Ability to diagnose and solve complex problems involving product and process

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with design, marketing, quality, IT, and manufacturing teams

Fluency in FEA and stress modeling: structural, thermal, and/or fluids

Experience with test method creation and improvements to methods

Proven track record of delivering innovative product solutions within project time constraints

Experience with characterization, process monitoring, specifications, failure analysis and data analysis

Ability to concisely present facts to team members at all levels and backgrounds

Ability to code in Python, Java, or similar language

Knowledge of manufacturing, lean, and process improvement methodology

Leadership experience is a plus, either in project or people leadership

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Hands on practical experience building something, either personal or professional

CULTURE AND BENEFITS “Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account contributions

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan & contributions

Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

Charity contributions

Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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