Principal New Product Design Engineer

Cottage Grove, United StatesOn-site

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project-management$101,176.00 - $156,824.00

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 all levels of internal and external customers and staff.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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
CAD experience required 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: $101,176.00 - $156,824.00 CULTURE AND

To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and
benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and future. Our
benefits include: 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
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate.

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY: At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do.
The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
In this role you will be a senior member of the design team and may take on the role of Design Lead for large-scale new product development projects.
PURPOSE There has never been a more exciting time to work in research and development at Andersen.
The purpose of this role is to develop new products and services via Stage-Gate product development processes. RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs, plans, collects, analyzes, and reports on experimental studies and/or new product concepts/ideas.
Applies engineering rigor to product designs; ensuring the product will meet performance expectations and delight customers.
Shows independent creativity and initiative for business and organizational contributions Drives discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional leaders.