Job Name:
Product Development Engineer II

General information

Location: Des Moines, IA
Date:
05-Oct-2023
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Des Moines, IA
Ref #:
4140
Job Category:
Engineering
Posting City:
Des Moines
State:
IA

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

 
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. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
 
SUMMARY:
 
Product Development Engineer II acts as team leader for smaller projects or as team member for portions of more difficult and complex projects. Performs work that leads to new product processes or systems with technical differentiation and significant business contributions. Designs, collects, analyzes, and reports on experimental studies and/or new technologies. Shows independent creativity and initiative for new business or organizational contributions. Contributes significantly to discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional areas.
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Focus is on coordinating and leading all or most activities on comprehensive and technically challenging projects/assignments.
  • Understands concepts of corporate identity and business needs as applied to projects/assignments
  • Fully develop multiple concepts relating to satisfying a customer need, and support all viable solutions to arrive at an optimum solution for customers and the corporation.
  • Capable of leading cross-functional teams having broader less defined initial objective and scope.
  • Develop and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business case to peer group and management audiences.
  • Effective communications with all levels of internal and external customers and staff.
  • Analyze and recommend engineering or design solutions to product, process, design, or other technical issues.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
 
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 4 year degree in Engineering
  • Strong aptitude in process improvement, problem solving, and project management
  • Strong knowledge of lean, manufacturing, design, and quality systems
  • 3-5 years engineering or technical experience
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience as design or project lead of a cross functional engineering team
  • 3D CAD experience with Inventor or equivalent software
  • Experience working through a gated design review process
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, drawing, and quality standards
  • Effective technical presentation and communication skills
SALARY INFORMATION: 
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
 
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:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Charity contributions
  • Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
 
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
 
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 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.  
 
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.

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Posting City:
Des Moines, IA
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