Principle Product Development Engineer​/Engineering Project Leader- Special Projects

Senior Product Development Engineer/Engineering Project Leader
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Cottage Grove, MNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-4188
** 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.
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

**** Why this role
** We’re looking for a hands-on engineer who thrives on ambiguity, loves solving hard problems, and wants their work to matter. In this role you’ll lead visible, strategically important product development efforts, owning both the engineering details and the cross-functional path to launch. You’ll be the person who can zoom in to do the analysis or design work, then zoom out to align stakeholders, unblock decisions, and confidently brief senior leadership.
** What you’ll do
*** Lead high-impact development programs
* Own the product design
* Turn ambiguous problems into crisp requirements
* Run technical decision-making
* Communicate with confidence
* Expand into new product adjacencies
** What you’ll bring (required)
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required;
Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering strongly preferred.
* 7+ years of hands-on product development / product design experience, with ownership of design
* Demonstrated project leadership experience—leading cross-functional work, driving timelines, and holding teams accountable to decisions and deliverables.
* Strong engineering product design fundamentals
* Ability to present tradeoffs and recommendations clearly to senior leadership; comfortable operating in a highly visible environment.
* Proven problem-solving skills: structured thinking, data-based decision-making, and the persistence to drive issues to closure.
** What success looks like
*** Within 30–60 days: you’ve built credibility by getting into the details, mapping stakeholders, and establishing a clear plan for one or more key programs.
* Within 90 days: you’ve driven at least one major technical decision to closure and have a predictable cadence for status, risks, and executive updates.
* Within 6–12 months: you’ve delivered multiple launch milestones on a highly visible program, reduced risk through testing/learning, and elevated the team’s execution through better standards and follow-through.
** Working conditions and travel
** Work is a mix of office and hands-on collaboration in lab and/or manufacturing settings. Occasional travel may be required.
** PAY RANGE:**$ - $
** 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.

While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‐being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
* 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
* Profit Sharing
* Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) , Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
* Life Insurance
* Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
* Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
* Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
* For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
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