Ongoing Product Development Engineer III | Des Moines, IA

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. 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. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 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.

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

COMPENSATION: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 $89,294.00 - $138,406.00

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:

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching• Profit Sharing*• Medical, dental, prescription coverage• Vision coverage*• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses• Life Insurance• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account*• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities*Union employees may not be eligible for this item. PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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. VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation 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 characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com. We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. Posting City: Des Moines, IA