Product Design Engineer (Engineer I)

Location: Tacoma, WA 98402

Pay Range: $74,000 - $92,000. Salary is dependent on education and experience.

Summary

The Product Design Engineer will develop innovative solutions to support revisions to existing products. MI Windows & Doors is a leading manufacturer of fenestration products in the United States with operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and California. MI Windows and Doors recently acquired PGT Windows and Doors creating additional opportunities for growth and synergies across the United States.

This role is a great opportunity to learn our business and show what you can do to build great products, processes and people within our organization.

Essential Functions

• Work safely by following company policy and using appropriate PPE requirements where necessary.

• Develop innovative and manufacturing friendly design solutions to support new and existing products.

• Generate 2D and 3D CAD models to align with company drafting standards.

• Design and create prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function.

• Lead design reviews to ensure cross functional collaboration and success.

• Create and execute test plans to validate design concepts.

• Document and peer review test results using test plans and test reports.

• Develop and/or modify bill of materials per design intent and certification testing.

• Create product specifications that align with customer requirements & supplier's capabilities.

• Communicate and coordinate with cross functional partners (Product managers, advanced manufacturing engineers, supply chain, suppliers, process development, quality, sales, marketing, finance, & IT) to implement product design solutions.

• Manage engineering projects and timelines through project planning and timely execution of tasks.

• Lead the technical components of multiple projects while communicating project scope and status updates to leadership through written communication, presentations, and the new product development methodology.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently while adhering to budget, schedule, and scope restraints.

• Take projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness.

Education & Experience requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering (or other four-year technical discipline) and/or relevant 2- year associates degree in combination with 5 years of experience.

• Previous experience in Design Engineering preferred.

• Proficient using 2D and 3D computer aided drafting/design software, SolidWorks 3D experience preferred

• Finite Element Analysis FEA experience preferred.

• Fluent in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Practical knowledge of process improvement & development tools: 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Stage Gate, etc.

• Experience with predicting potential failure modes (design FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Whys, etc.)

• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to set priorities for multiple tasks.

• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal.

• Self-starter and ability to work independently

• Willingness to travel depending on the needs of the business

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Our medical plans include a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) option to help you save on healthcare costs. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Medical plans with PPO or HSA options

• Prescription

• Dental

• Vision

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability

• Company-paid Long-Term Disability

• Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and eight paid Holidays

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Teladoc

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands is an equal-opportunity employer. MI Windows and Doors does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.