RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN:

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 and diverse 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.

SUMMARY 

As a Senior CAD Designer, and in addition to the purpose of CAD designer, you will be responsible to generate 3D models and assemblies for moderate to highly complex product designs given basic guidance and direction from the engineering staff.  You will iterate though design options considering business, manufacturing, material, process, and environment impacts. It will be expected that you leverage the full depth and breadth of the CAD and CAE technologies and techniques to turn ideas into solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in developing product design solutions by providing your input, thoughts, ideas, and options under general direction of engineer's rough product design intent.
• Converts engineers' rough product design sketches into working 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Update Product Engineering documentation to accurately represent the red-line changes aligning to and enforcing the corporate standards, procedures and best practices within their product team. Designers at this level will have little to no changes stemming from CAD audits.
• Assisting with prototype development and communicating with suppliers (3D printing, outside vendors) Meeting with technicians, suppliers and vendors to align and optimize design requirements
• Act as the team RDI CAD application, PLM process, and CAD Standards expert. Work to support the development and communication of CAD Standards. 
• Identify and schedule deliverables, milestones and required tasks. Monitor project progress and take corrective action to achieve timelines.

*      QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate of Science Degree with a  minimum of 5 years' experience in related area of work 
• Proficient 3D solid modeling CAD Skills, including the ability to work through challenges independently (Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic design analysis tools, and dimensioning & tolerancing strategies.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Demonstrates ability to assess design concepts with manufacturing, costs, performance, sustainability, etc. in mind. Process specific design knowledge (injection molding, extrusion, milling etc.) & provide design feedback

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NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to build and establishing models for simulations including thermal simulation scenarios, FEA simulation coordination & Tolerance and Datum Strategy development
• Demonstrated knowledge of material characteristics and tooling concepts influencing design requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of a Product Data Management system and process optimization
• Ability to mentor and train lower-level CAD associates on the standards, best practices and processes required to generate and manage the design models and documentation. 

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CULTURE AND BENEFITS: 

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to: 

*       Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance  

*       Health Savings Account contributions  

*       Paid holidays plus PTO  

*       401(k) plan & contributions  

*       Professional development and tuition reimbursement  

*       Charity contributions 

*       Nationwide career opportunities 

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.  

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.