Ongoing Product Development Engineer III | Des Moines, IA at Andersen Corporation

POSITION SUMMARY: Product Development Engineer III acts as team leader for medium to large scale projects with functional emphasis. Performs work that leads to new products or “game changing" product improvements, processes or systems with technical differentiation, and significant business contributions. Develops product strategies on based on experimental studies and/or new technologies. Develops a broader business perspective of customer needs and business profitability. Contributes significantly and leads discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional areas. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Focus is on leading large-scale projects/assignments and/or playing the key technical role in multiple projects/assignments requiring an exceptionally high level of unique expertise.Collaborate with operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering.Fully develops multiple concepts related to satisfying a customer need and supports all viable solutions to arrive at an optimal solution for customers and the corporation while partnering internally and externally to commercialize.Develops and presents reports summarizing technical analysis and business case to peer group and management audiences.Effectively communicates with all levels of internal and external customers and staff. Independent presentations to the executive level.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. MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree10 to 15 years of related mechanical design experienceExperienced with 3D CAD modeling packageExperience as design or project lead of a cross functional engineering teamWell-developed project management skillsDemonstrated ability to design experimentation, analyze results and draw conclusionsStrong 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 driveNICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:Possesses distinguished level of knowledge often acquired by completing advanced academic degree or equivalent specialized training2D and 3D CAD experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent softwareExperience working through a gated design review processStrong understanding of GD&T, drawing, and quality standardsDemonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysisExperience designing and developing new parts using injection molding, aluminum and vinyl extrusion, machining, or die cast processesEffective 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 $89,294.00 - $138,406.00 Apply Now