Engineering Project Leader

Andersen Windows + Doors; Bayport (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a collaborative Project Leader to drive innovative product development in a dynamic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead significant projects while working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. You'll play a vital role in shaping customer experiences from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and satisfaction. Join a company recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation, and take your career to the next level with exposure to executive leadership and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Career Growth Planning

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product development.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new product development projects using stage gate methodology.
• Manage cross-functional teams and oversee multi-year initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Budget Management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too.
In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY

Andersen is a place of vibrant energy and innovation. There has never been a more exciting time to be a leader in research and development at Andersen. It isn't our history that makes us an industry leader, it's our commitment to innovation. We're constantly setting new standards for windows and doors that raise the bar for the entire industry. Being around since 1903 means we haven't just seen where the industry's been—we guide where it's going.

We are looking for a collaborative and results-orientated Project Leader to join our team within the Research Development & Innovation (RD&I) function. You will be working in an exciting, high-visibility role which involves collaborative interaction with senior leaders, external customers, manufacturing and quality partners, marketing, finance, IT, sales, service, design engineering, materials engineering, and regulatory affairs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver new product development projects from scoping through implementation following a stage gate methodology.This role presents a rare opportunity tolead one of the top projects for the company.After demonstrated success in leading projects there is an opportunity to grow into a role to lead others -- overseeing engineers and project leaders, leading their own projects.

• Manages the development and implementation of the company’s products and services by leading cross-functional and multi-site teams
• Manages a large multi-year product development initiative, while overseeing several sub projects by employing Stage Gate methodologies
• Assesses project risk and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and business case objectives
• Provides regular status reports to senior business leaders, cross functional partners, and clients
• Up to 25% travel may be required

Grow your Career

• Visibility to executive leaders as the face of a significant new product launch
• Opportunity to impact the customer experience from concept creation to fruition and satisfaction
• Opportunity to interact directly with the customer

Responsibilities

• Committed to meeting project delivery and customer expectations
• Scope development and management
• Schedule and milestone development and management
• Resource estimation
• Cost development and management
• Budget development and management
• Risk and Opportunity identification and management
• Coordinate and lead internal cross functional meetings
• Metric and status reporting
• Monitor and help project team members to meet commitments
• Understand technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering-related discipline
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with 5+ years leading multi-year product development initiatives
• Demonstrated project management experience with ability to lead projects of varying scope and complexity
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to create and sustain an environment that promotes good communications
• Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Ability to manage conflicts and drive towards win-win solutions

• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a challenging and fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently taking the initiative to get things done, doing things before being asked by others or forced to by events

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $108,941-$168,859.

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:• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching • Profit Sharing • Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage • Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays • Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
PROFIT SHARING:In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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.
VISA SPONSORSHIP: For this role, we welcome applications from candidates who may require sponsorship to work in the United States.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation 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 characteristics 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 [e-mail].
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. Posting City: Bayport, MN