Engineer / Product Designer (REMOTE)

ZipRecruiter; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Engineer/Product Designer for a remote role. The position focuses on developing innovative vinyl window and door products, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, this full-time opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable company with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product engineering or design.
• Strong proficiency in CAD design tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards (AAMA, ASTM, NFRC).

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new vinyl window and door products.
• Collaborate with production and tooling teams.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and drawings.

Skills

CAD design

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Engineer / Product Designer

(Remote Position)

About the Opportunity:
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors, is seeking an experienced Engineer / Product Designer to join their team. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a company known for its innovation, quality products, and strong presence in the residential and light commercial construction markets.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, technically skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about product development and design within a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and design new vinyl window and door products using 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Collaborate with production and tooling teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, drawings, and BOMs.
• Participate in the testing and certification process, ensuring compliance with AAMA, NFRC, and other relevant industry standards.
• Improve existing product lines through materials research, component redesign, and process optimization.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and marketing to support product launches and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product engineering or design, ideally in fenestration, building products, or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in CAD design; SolidWorks and AutoCAD are .
• Working knowledge of vinyl extrusion, window assembly, and glazing technologies.
• Familiarity with industry standards and testing requirements (AAMA, ASTM, NFRC).
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Skills:

• ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Epicor).
• Knowledge of Lean principles or DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly).
• Experience working with suppliers and vendors on custom parts or tooling.

Why You Should Apply:

• Stable, reputable company with a strong growth trajectory
• Opportunity to have a real impact on product innovation and development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive team environment and room for advancement

Next Steps:
If you’re an experienced engineer or product designer with a background in windows, doors, or similar building products, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and (if available) a sample portfolio of relevant design work to [e-mail] or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.