Product Development Engineer II | Cottage Grove

Description & Requirements

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability.

If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

Join a team that innovates, develops and executes product design initiatives within RD&I On-Going Product Development at Renewal by Andersen. You will be integral in creating industry-leading high-performing durable product solutions. You will be involved in every aspect of the product design life cycle; from the front end of business development through product end of life. The individual in this role is expected to bring mechanical engineering knowledge and best practices to the development and improvement of products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations for function, performance, and durability.

The individual in this role is expected to work in a highly collaborative cross‑functional environment.

• Focus on coordinating and leading activities on technical projects and assignments.
• Collaborate with operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering.
• Develop and present reports summarizing technical analysis to peer groups and managers.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers and staff.
• Analyze and recommend 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.
• Utilize mechanical design analysis tools and develop test plans to quickly problem solve.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 2 to 5 years of related mechanical design experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling package.
• 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.

• Experience as design or project lead of a cross‑functional engineering team.
• 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, extrusion, machining, or die cast processes.
• Effective technical presentation and communication skills.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $88,235 - $136,765.

Who we are is not just what we do but why we do it. Ultimately, we do what we do to make a difference. Renewal by Andersen is united by a goal to make a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families and our communities. Our team members have a passion for what we do and are empowered to exceed expectations and deliver delight not just at work, but in our communities.

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