Product Design R&D Engineer II

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:

The OPD Engineer II is an experienced engineering role responsible for leading product design enhancements, supporting manufacturing implementation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives on our Menomonie, WI team. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and serves as a key technical link between product development and plant operations, ensuring solutions are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with Andersen’s quality, cost, and performance objectives while advancing our goal of delivering a world-class customer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Product Development & Design Leadership Lead design enhancements and product line extensions within assigned platforms (e.g., A-Series, 200 Series)
Translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions with minimal supervision

Proactively identify design risks and drive mitigation strategies early in the development process
2. Manufacturing & Plant Integration Serve as a primary engineering liaison to the Menomonie plant for assigned products and projects

Ensure design changes are production-ready and aligned with tooling, processes, and plant capability

Lead implementation of product and process changes, including pilots, validation, and production ramp-up3. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on complex product and process issues using data-driven methods

Identify and implement design and process improvements to enhance quality, reduce cost, and improve throughput

Drive measurable improvements in key performance metrics (e.g., defect rates, capability, efficiency)4. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead and influence cross-functional teams including operations, quality, supply chain, and suppliers

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers

Effectively communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
5. Technical Analysis & Validation Analyze engineering and production data to support design decisions and continuous improvement

Develop and execute validation plans, including testing, DOE (Design of Experiments), and capability studies

Support material qualification, supplier changes, and product certification requirements

Create and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business viability to varied audiencesQUALIFICATIONSMust Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, related field, or equivalent practical experience)3–7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment

Experience as a design engineer on a cross-functional engineering team Strong aptitude for process improvement, problem solving, technical execution, and project management

Experience delivering products from ideation through commercialization using a gated design review process

Nice to Have:

Experience with window/fenestration products or similar engineered systems

Knowledge of PDP / stage-gate product development processes

Experience with statistical tools, DOE, and data analysis

Experience with Autodesk, FEA, MS Office, BAAN, and MESKey Competencies Strong technical problem-solving and analytical capability

Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints

Effective communication and decision-making skills

Continuous improvement and ownership mindset

Expected Impact Independently leads scoped projects and design improvements

Drives resolution of complex technical issues with minimal oversight

Improves product…