R&D OPD-Sr. Design Engineer
Andersen Corporation, Bayport, MN, United States
Job Overview
As a Product Design Engineer at Andersen Corporation, you will partner with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop solutions for current and next‑generation window products. You will influence system form factor, product performance, and customer experience, and serve as a Design Lead for small‑to‑medium‑scale product development projects while supporting an active manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and lead activities on technically challenging assignments
Develop multiple concepts related to meeting a customer need
Evaluate and recommend engineering and design solutions
Create and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business viability to varied audiences
Maintain primary technical communication responsibility, lead tactical discussions, and effectively communicate with external customers and staff
Design, plan, collect, analyze, and report on experimental studies and/or product concepts or ideas
Apply engineering rigor to product designs, ensuring the product will meet performance expectations and delight customers
Show independent creativity and initiative for business and organizational contributions
Drive discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional leaders
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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
4‑10 years of engineering or technical experience
Experience with dimensional engineering and tolerance analysis
Nice to Have
Experienced knowledge of lean, manufacturing, design, and quality systems
Demonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis
Experience as a design or project lead on a cross‑functional engineering team
Experience with Autodesk, FEA, MS Office, BAAN, and MES
Pay Range
$90,039.00 - $139,561.00
Benefits
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
In 2026 Andersen has set a profit‑sharing target of $3,600 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.
EEOC Statement
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen 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 characteristic 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.
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As a Product Design Engineer at Andersen Corporation, you will partner with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop solutions for current and next‑generation window products. You will influence system form factor, product performance, and customer experience, and serve as a Design Lead for small‑to‑medium‑scale product development projects while supporting an active manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and lead activities on technically challenging assignments
Develop multiple concepts related to meeting a customer need
Evaluate and recommend engineering and design solutions
Create and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business viability to varied audiences
Maintain primary technical communication responsibility, lead tactical discussions, and effectively communicate with external customers and staff
Design, plan, collect, analyze, and report on experimental studies and/or product concepts or ideas
Apply engineering rigor to product designs, ensuring the product will meet performance expectations and delight customers
Show independent creativity and initiative for business and organizational contributions
Drive discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional leaders
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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
4‑10 years of engineering or technical experience
Experience with dimensional engineering and tolerance analysis
Nice to Have
Experienced knowledge of lean, manufacturing, design, and quality systems
Demonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis
Experience as a design or project lead on a cross‑functional engineering team
Experience with Autodesk, FEA, MS Office, BAAN, and MES
Pay Range
$90,039.00 - $139,561.00
Benefits
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
In 2026 Andersen has set a profit‑sharing target of $3,600 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.
EEOC Statement
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen 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 characteristic 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.
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