Marvin Looking for Engineering Design Technician I- Reasearch & Development at Warroad, MN  Full Time

Responsible for supporting product design activities including developing new designs and/or improving upon the performance and design of existing products. Support the Research & Development team by participating in design activities, building prototypes, and testing design concepts. Provide drafting/modeling and document management support. Participate in prototype builds and install windows and doors for testing.

Highlights of your role

• Design Documentation: Create and track ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices). Create and update/drawings, models and documents using 3D modeling software, Autodesk products, Excel and other Marvin Engineering tools. Maintain project print planners, create and review drawing redlines, and ensure drawings meet Marvin drafting standards.
• Product Installation and Prototype Support: Build, install and test prototype units and components. Develop working prototype concepts for feasibility analysis. Understand installation and test criteria needed to meet fenestration industry product certification test standards.
• Design Activities: Work with Engineers, Designers and other Design Technicians to diagnose product concerns, implement product updates and support the creation of new product design concepts. Use creativity, and ingenuity and DFM (Design for Manufacture) in product design and development.
• Design for Manufacturing Support: Evaluate and support designs and potential design changes to improve manufacturing process and throughput.
• Product Knowledge: Become knowledgeable with product components and designs, understanding how design relates to manufacturing, field performance and certification requirements.

You’re a good fit if you have

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree, or secondary technical training preferred
• Hands-on mechanical skills desired (wood crafts), and working knowledge of tools such as chop saw, table saw, drill press, etc. preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 3-D CAD Modeling software (Autodesk Inventor is ideal) preferred
• Window and door related experience preferred
• Possess basic knowledge of manufacturing processes

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than 100 years, we’ve been designing, building, and engineering premier products. Today, in our 16 locations across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands. Together, we live our values and enjoy a culture that feels like home.

Our better living approach to benefits supports you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

A few unique offerings include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• $$ Annual profit sharing – get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
• Giving at Marvin – join coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

When you belong to the Marvin team, it’s all part of the package. Apply today!

This opportunity may also include a life change in terms of location. We offer relocation support to help you move to Warroad, Minnesota, where Marvin is headquartered. In addition, new housing is available. Some options feature thousands of dollars in incentives. Connect with a recruiter to learn more.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.