Product Design Engineer / Engineer l
MITER Brands, Tacoma, WA, United States
Job Description
Pay Range: $76,000 - $95,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.
As a Product Design Engineer, you will develop innovative solutions to support new products and/or revisions to existing products.
Why work at MITER Brands?
Lead and develop innovative, manufacturing-friendly design solutions for new and existing products.
Create and execute CAD models (2D and 3D) that align with company drafting standards.
Design prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function.
Lead design reviews to ensure cross‑functional collaboration.
Develop and execute test plans, documenting results with test report templates.
Develop or modify bills of materials per design intent and certification testing.
Create product specifications that align with customer requirements and supplier capabilities.
Coordinate with product managers, supply chain, suppliers, process development, quality, sales, marketing, finance, and IT to implement solutions.
Manage engineering projects and timelines, and keep leadership informed through written communication and presentations.
Execute projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness.
Responsibilities
Work safely by following company policy and using appropriate PPE where necessary.
Develop innovative and manufacturing-friendly design solutions for new and existing products.
Generate 2D and 3D CAD models aligned with company drafting standards.
Design and create prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function.
Lead design reviews for cross‑functional collaboration.
Create and execute test plans to validate design concepts.
Document and review test results using test report templates.
Develop and modify bill of materials per design intent and certification testing.
Create product specifications that align with customer requirements and supplier capabilities.
Communicate and coordinate with cross‑functional partners to implement design solutions.
Manage engineering projects and timelines, ensuring timely execution of tasks.
Lead technical components of multiple projects, communicating scope and status through written communication and presentations.
Manage multiple projects concurrently while adhering to budget, schedule, and scope constraints.
Take projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (or other four‑year technical discipline) and/or a relevant two‑year associate’s degree combined with five years of experience.
Previous experience in design engineering preferred.
Proficiency using 2D and 3D CAD software; SolidWorks 3D experience preferred.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience preferred.
Fluent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Practical knowledge of process improvement & development tools (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Stage Gate).
Experience predicting failure modes (design FMEA, fishbone, 5‑Whys).
Strong time‑management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Customer focus both internally and externally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑starter, able to work independently.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits
Three comprehensive medical plan options.
Prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Company‑paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
Paid time off (PTO), vacation, personal, and paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee assistance program.
Teladoc access.
Legal insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Team member discount program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Yearly wellness clinic.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries, is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.
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Pay Range: $76,000 - $95,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.
As a Product Design Engineer, you will develop innovative solutions to support new products and/or revisions to existing products.
Why work at MITER Brands?
Lead and develop innovative, manufacturing-friendly design solutions for new and existing products.
Create and execute CAD models (2D and 3D) that align with company drafting standards.
Design prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function.
Lead design reviews to ensure cross‑functional collaboration.
Develop and execute test plans, documenting results with test report templates.
Develop or modify bills of materials per design intent and certification testing.
Create product specifications that align with customer requirements and supplier capabilities.
Coordinate with product managers, supply chain, suppliers, process development, quality, sales, marketing, finance, and IT to implement solutions.
Manage engineering projects and timelines, and keep leadership informed through written communication and presentations.
Execute projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness.
Responsibilities
Work safely by following company policy and using appropriate PPE where necessary.
Develop innovative and manufacturing-friendly design solutions for new and existing products.
Generate 2D and 3D CAD models aligned with company drafting standards.
Design and create prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function.
Lead design reviews for cross‑functional collaboration.
Create and execute test plans to validate design concepts.
Document and review test results using test report templates.
Develop and modify bill of materials per design intent and certification testing.
Create product specifications that align with customer requirements and supplier capabilities.
Communicate and coordinate with cross‑functional partners to implement design solutions.
Manage engineering projects and timelines, ensuring timely execution of tasks.
Lead technical components of multiple projects, communicating scope and status through written communication and presentations.
Manage multiple projects concurrently while adhering to budget, schedule, and scope constraints.
Take projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (or other four‑year technical discipline) and/or a relevant two‑year associate’s degree combined with five years of experience.
Previous experience in design engineering preferred.
Proficiency using 2D and 3D CAD software; SolidWorks 3D experience preferred.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience preferred.
Fluent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Practical knowledge of process improvement & development tools (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Stage Gate).
Experience predicting failure modes (design FMEA, fishbone, 5‑Whys).
Strong time‑management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Customer focus both internally and externally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑starter, able to work independently.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits
Three comprehensive medical plan options.
Prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Company‑paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
Paid time off (PTO), vacation, personal, and paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee assistance program.
Teladoc access.
Legal insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Team member discount program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Yearly wellness clinic.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries, is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.
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