Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Research and Development Engineer is responsible for new product design and development as well as current product improvements and testing. This role will collaborate closely with other members of the Engineering team as well as Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, and Sales. The successful individual in this role is a motivated problem solver that can find creative product solutions and improvements.
Essential Job Functions
New product development/design
Creating engineering drawings for R&D projects
Creating engineering reports for R&D projects
Finding solutions for service issues
Performing hardware tests on products – AAMA Standards Tests
Track R&D Costs for financial team reporting
Maintain test wall data, reports, and records
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Skills/Experience/Training Required
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar education and/or experience in a related field
Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or similar software is preferred
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Manufacturing experience a plus
Experience using 3D printing equipment a plus
Experience designing for 3D printing a plus
CNC milling and G-code experience a plus
Thermal modeling experience a plus
Experience in the window and/or building industry a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both on an individual basis and as part of a team