Research and Development Engineer

Job Title: Research and Development Engineer Department: Engineering Department Reports To: Director of Engineering General Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Research and Development Engineer is responsible for new product design and development as well as current product improvements and testing. This role will collaborate closely with other members of the Engineering team as well as Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, and Sales. The successful individual in this role is a motivated problem solver that can find creative product solutions and improvements. Essential Job Functions New product development/design Creating engineering drawings for R&D projects Creating engineering reports for R&D projects Finding solutions for service issues Performing hardware tests on products – AAMA Standards Tests Track R&D Costs for financial team reporting Maintain test wall data, reports, and records Other Duties and Responsibilities Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities Skills/Experience/Training Required Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar education and/or experience in a related field Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or similar software is preferred Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook Manufacturing experience a plus Experience using 3D printing equipment a plus Experience designing for 3D printing a plus CNC milling and G-code experience a plus Thermal modeling experience a plus Experience in the window and/or building industry a plus Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both on an individual basis and as part of a team #J-18808-Ljbffr