R&D Product Design Engineer

Product Development Engineer III leads medium to large-scale product development efforts with a functional focus on design strategy, technical leadership, and experimentation-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale projects and/or serve as the key technical contributor for multiple assignments requiring advanced, unique expertise
• Drive product strategy grounded in experimental studies and new technologies
• Collaborate across operations, external suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, packaging engineering, and materials engineering
• Fully develop multiple product concepts to meet customer needs and support viable solutions to reach an optimal outcome for customers and the corporation while partnering internally and externally to commercialize
• Develop and present technical analysis reports and business cases to peer groups and management audiences
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including independent presentations to executive leadership
• Analyze and recommend engineering or design solutions for product, process, design, and other technical challenges
• Lead cross-functional teams where objectives and scope start broader and less-defined
• Use mechanical design analysis tools, develop test plans, and solve problems quickly

Requirements

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

Technologies

• 3D CAD modeling package
• AutoCAD
• Inventor

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Fixed Contributions and 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

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Distinguished level of knowledge commonly gained through an 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
• Experience with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis
• Experience designing/developing new parts using injection molding, aluminum and vinyl extrusion, machining, or die cast processes
• Effective technical presentation and communication skills

Profit sharing

• For 2026, Andersen sets a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate
• Profit Sharing is paid in quarterly installments tied to quarterly operating profit performance

Pay range & location

• Location: Des Moines, IA (onsite)
• Compensation: $91,059 - $141,141 per year