Engineer - Design

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading lumber producer is seeking a Design Engineer to join their Windows division in California or Wisconsin. This role involves designing and testing window and door systems, collaborating with suppliers, and improving manufacturing processes. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience and a degree in mechanical engineering. The position offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in window and door design.
• Familiarity with window/door installation is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs for window and door systems.
• Tests and analyzes new and existing products.
• Implements improvements in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Window and door design

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state‑of‑the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Design Engineer to work collaboratively with our Windows division in either Red Bluff, California or Medford, Wisconsin.

About the Position

• Engineer designs for window and door systems
• Design, test, and analyze new and existing products
• Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes
• Work with suppliers to evaluate components and materials
• Work with sales and marketing team and evaluate feedback on product performance
• Assist with testing and certification of products
• Provide and maintain accurate documentation regarding products
• Work in a team environment involving production, customer service, and sales

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have a minimum 2‑5 years of experience in window and door design
• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred
• Familiarity with window/door designs and installation of them is a plus
• Experience with Solid Works and AutoCAD is highly desirable
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company‑paid Life Insurance.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter and resume referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Windows
Amy Ragudo, Human Resources
11605 Reading Road
Red Bluff, CA 96080
[phone]

Or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $69,000 and $115,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100‑year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn’t turned into hand‑crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass‑fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800‑378‑8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.