Job Description

A Design Engineer job in Tacoma, WA, is available at Milgard Windows and Doors. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, along with one plus years of experience. You will develop innovative solutions to support new products or revisions to existing products. Salary is dependent on experience.

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands is one of the largest suppliers of precision-built and energy-efficient windows and doors, with more than 10 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States servicing thousands of dealers. More than the name of a parent company, MITER Brands establishes a way of doing business. With optimized manufacturing, valued relationships, and dedicated team members coast to coast, MITER Brands instills confidence and drives quality customer experiences with an owner-operated, family-first approach.

Design Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Develop design solutions to support existing products or support the creation of new products
• Create and execute test plans to validate new designs or revisions to existing designs
• Communicate/coordinate with internal departments as needed to support ongoing projects
• Develop and provide key product specifications to Production and Quality departments
• Design and create prototypes to demonstrate and verify the form, fit, and function of designs.
• Develop innovative solutions to support new products or revisions to existing products
• Manage engineering projects and timelines through project planning and timely execution of tasks
• Communicate project scope and status updates to leadership through written communication and presentations
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while adhering to budget and schedule restraints
• Take projects from concept, through prototyping and testing, to production readiness.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering
• One to four years of engineering experience and will consider internships.
• Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD (Preferred but not required)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, DMAIC, RedX, etc.)
• Experience predicting potential failure modes (design FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Whys, etc.)

Milgard is growing with a track record of strong financial performance, which creates opportunities for team members. This role is a great opportunity to learn our business and show what you can do to build a great team and organization. We have a robust total reward offering, including:

• Vacation and Sick pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision – Milgard picks up the majority cost of these important benefits!
• 401k Savings Plan
• Tuition assistance – continue your education; we will help!

Please apply now if you are interested in this Design Engineer job in Tacoma, WA. To learn more about Milgard’s products, services, and culture, visit our website at www.milgard.com/careers. We have built our success on our foundational philosophy of Respect, Service, and Excellence. Milgard Windows & Doors is a great place to grow your career as we continue to build an even greater organization!

Key word: Product Development Engineer, Research and Development