Product Development Engineer III

Andersen Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 91,059 - 141,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k) Plan

Profit sharing

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Career growth planning

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Product Development Engineer III to lead major projects, develop innovative product strategies, and provide engineering solutions. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of mechanical design experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential for this role, which also offers benefits like profit sharing and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of related mechanical design experience.
• Experience as design or project lead of a cross-functional engineering team.
• Strong people skills, able to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale projects and technical roles in multiple assignments.
• Collaborate with various departments including manufacturing and quality.
• Develop and present reports summarizing technical analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD modeling

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: Product Development Engineer III acts as team leader for medium to large scale projects with functional emphasis. Performs work that leads to new products or “game changing” product improvements, processes or systems with technical differentiation, and significant business contributions. Develops product strategies based on experimental studies and/or new technologies. Develops a broader business perspective of customer needs and business profitability. Contributes significantly and leads discussions and decisions on overall project objectives with managers and other functional areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Focus is on leading large-scale projects/assignments and/or playing the key technical role in multiple projects/assignments requiring an exceptionally high level of unique expertise.
• Collaborate with operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering.
• Fully develop multiple concepts related to satisfying a customer need and support all viable solutions to arrive at an optimal solution for customers and the corporation while partnering internally and externally to commercialize.
• Develop and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business case to peer group and management audiences.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers and staff. Independent presentations to the executive level.
• Analyze and recommend engineering or design solutions for product, process, design, or other technical challenges.
• Capable of leading cross-functional teams having broader, less-defined initial objective and scope.
• Utilize mechanical design analysis tools and develop test plans to quickly problem solve.

Must Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
• 10 to 15 years of related mechanical design experience
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling package
• Experience as design or project lead of a cross functional engineering team
• Well-developed project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to design experimentation, analyze results and draw conclusions
• Strong people skills, able to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner with high level of ambition and drive

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• Distinguished level of knowledge acquired by advanced academic degree or equivalent specialized training
• 2D and 3D CAD experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent software
• Experience working through a gated design review process
• Strong understanding of GD&T, drawing, and quality standards
• Demonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis
• Experience designing and developing new parts using injection molding, aluminum and vinyl extrusion, machining, or die cast processes
• Effective technical presentation and communication skills

Pay Range

$91,059.00 - $141,141.00

Culture and Benefits

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that includes:

• 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 Statement

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.