Product Design Lead

Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members.  This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals.  Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership. 

• Manage product design activities and schedule.  This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.  Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion. Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs. Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements. Effectively identify and mitigate project risks. 
• Supervise product design team members.  Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions.  Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities.  Oversee and lead training and development of team members.  Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.  
• Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership. Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.  Assist Managers with development and execution of department initiatives and assisting in planning and budgeting activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required; Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred
• Should have 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience; demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.

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. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine. 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 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.