On-Going Product Development (OPD) Engineer | Cottage Grove

Job Name: On-Going Product Development (OPD) Engineer | Cottage Grove

General information

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: MN

Description & 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.