Engineer II

Engineer II

Andersen Windows & Doors

1 Positions

ID: R-8167

Posted On 09/08/2026

Job Overview

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The OPD Engineer II is an experienced engineering role responsible for leading product design enhancements, supporting manufacturing implementation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and serves as a key technical link between product development and plant operations, ensuring solutions are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with Andersen’s quality, cost, and performance objectives while advancing our goal of delivering a world-class customer experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development & Design Leadership

• Lead design enhancements and product line extensions within assigned platforms (e.g., E-Series, 500 Series)

• Translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions with minimal supervision

• Proactively identify design risks and drive mitigation strategies early in the development process

Manufacturing & Plant Integration

• Serve as a primary engineering liaison to the Dubuque plant for assigned products and projects

• Ensure design changes are production-ready and aligned with tooling, processes, and plant capability

• Lead implementation of product and process changes, including pilots, validation, and production ramp-up

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on complex product and process issues using data-driven methods

• Identify and implement design and process improvements to enhance quality, reduce cost, and improve throughput

• Drive measurable improvements in key performance metrics (e.g., defect rates, capability, efficiency)

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams including operations, quality, supply chain, and suppliers

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers

• Effectively communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership

Technical Analysis & Validation

• Analyze engineering and production data to support design decisions and continuous improvement

• Develop and execute validation plans, including testing, DOE (Design of Experiments), and capability studies

• Support material qualification, supplier changes, and product certification requirements

• Create and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business viability to varied audiences

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field)

• 3–7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment

• Experience as a design engineer on a cross-functional engineering team

• Strong aptitude for process improvement, problem solving, technical execution, and project management

• Experience delivering products from ideation through commercialization using a gated design review process

Preferred

• Experience with window/fenestration products or similar engineered systems

• Knowledge of PDP / stage-gate product development processes

• Experience with statistical tools, DOE, and data analysis

• Experience with Autodesk, FEA, MS Office, BAAN, and MES

PAY RANGE:

$81,035.00 - $125,605.00

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching

• Profit Sharing*

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*

• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 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.

EEOC EMPLOYER: 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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.

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Job Details

Categories

Architecture/Engineering/Drafting

Manufacturing

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

897

Job REQ #

R-8167

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260908

End Date

20261010

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Andersen Windows & Doors

About the Company

Andersen Windows, Inc. is a part of Andersen Corporation; the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. The flagship Andersen® brand is the most recognized and most used brand in the window and patio door industry. In addition to the Andersen brand, Andersen Corporation includes Renewal by Andersen window replacement, Silver Line, and American Craftsman brand windows and doors sold exclusively at The Home Depot. Andersen was founded in 1903 and is privately owned. The company is known for its strong history of commitment to its business partners, employees, community and environmental stewardship. Andersen employs 9,000 people and markets products throughout North America and in South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.