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Location: Cottage Grove, MN Date: 17-Jul-2025 Company: Renewal by Andersen Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN Ref #: 7178 Job Category: Engineering Posting City: Cottage Grove State: MNDescription & Requirements
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY:
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.POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Focuses on coordinating and leading activities on technical projects and assignments.
- Collaborate with operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering.
- Develops and presents reports summarizing technical analysis to peer groups and managers.
- Effectively communicates with all levels of internal and external customers and staff.
- 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. ·
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:·
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
- 2 to 5 years of related mechanical design experience
- Experienced 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
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
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 $88,235 - $136,765.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
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. Our teams across North America invest in all those they interact with because Renewal Cares. It's who we are; we are one network of Difference Makers.Benefits include, and are not limited to:• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching• Profit Sharing• Medical, dental, prescription, 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
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 TACompliance@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: Cottage Grove, MN