What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CAD Designer position at Renewal by Andersen?
Description & Requirements
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY
Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.
SUMMARY
As a Senior CAD Designer, and in addition to the purpose of CAD designer, you will be responsible to generate 3D models and assemblies for moderate to highly complex product designs given basic guidance and direction from the engineering staff. You will iterate though design options considering business, manufacturing, material, process, and environment impacts. It will be expected that you leverage the full depth and breadth of the CAD and CAE technologies and techniques to turn ideas into solutions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assist in developing product design solutions by providing your input, thoughts, ideas, and options under general direction of engineer's rough product design intent.
- Converts engineers' rough product design sketches into working 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings.
- Update Product Engineering documentation to accurately represent the red-line changes aligning to and enforcing the corporate standards, procedures and best practices within their product team. Designers at this level will have little to no changes stemming from CAD audits.
- Assisting with prototype development and communicating with suppliers (3D printing, outside vendors) Meeting with technicians, suppliers and vendors to align and optimize design requirements
- Act as the team RDI CAD application, PLM process, and CAD Standards expert. Work to support the development and communication of CAD Standards.
- Identify and schedule deliverables, milestones and required tasks. Monitor project progress and take corrective action to achieve timelines.
* QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate of Science Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in related area of work
- Proficient 3D solid modeling CAD Skills, including the ability to work through challenges independently (Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD Preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic design analysis tools, and dimensioning & tolerancing strategies.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools.
- Demonstrates ability to assess design concepts with manufacturing, costs, performance, sustainability, etc. in mind. Process specific design knowledge (injection molding, extrusion, milling etc.) & provide design feedback
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NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to build and establishing models for simulations including thermal simulation scenarios, FEA simulation coordination & Tolerance and Datum Strategy development
- Demonstrated knowledge of material characteristics and tooling concepts influencing design requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of a Product Data Management system and process optimization
- Ability to mentor and train lower-level CAD associates on the standards, best practices and processes required to generate and manage the design models and documentation.
COMPENSATION: 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 $68,480 - $102,720.
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:
"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
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.
At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.
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 TACompliance@andersencorp.com.
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.
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.
Posting City:
Cottage Grove, MN
