Position Summary
This position is responsible for guiding the technical scope of new product development projects from inception to introduction. Product development engineers optimize product design with a special focus on ease of manufacturing and application. This role is involved with architectural design and estimating support, product selection, digital testing, physical testing and engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Product Design & Technical Development
- Design and develop new products and associated materials, training, assessments, and updates.
- Generate and evaluate new product ideas.
- Design, revise, and approve aluminum and plastic extrusions developed for new products.
- Work with designers in preparation of die drawings, submission, and/or production drawings.
- Ensure compliance to die design standards and extrusion design compatibility with the entire engineered system.
- Minimize costs while meeting design criteria.
- Understand fenestration performance, including heat transfer, fluid mechanics, acoustics, and structural integrity.
Project Management & Process Compliance
- Define, communicate, and enforce technical scope on new product development projects.
- Plan and specify design criteria and lead a cross-functional team.
- Understand and update Stage Gate processes and documents for NPI development.
- Assist in documenting testing based on Air, Water, Structural, and Thermal needs.
- Troubleshoot and participate in the correction of product-related problems in manufacturing, labs, or job sites.
- Assist in the Fabrication, assembly, installation and glazing of fenestration mockups.
- Assist in testing of mockups, diagnose and remediate after testing failures.
- Attend training seminars, sales conventions, and visit suppliers as required.
Technical Sales & Stakeholder Support
- Support technical sales efforts and assist customers in obtaining pre-order approval of technical qualifications.
- Provide technical support to other departments (calculations, product selection, specification review).
- Communicate with vendors regarding technical limitations and capabilities of component parts and systems.
- Communicate with extruders and suppliers and participate in review meetings.
- Provide support for mockup fabrication, installation and testing.
- Participate in design reviews for new product ideas.
Experience & Skills
Education: Bachelor's Degree in design related field (Engineering or Architectural). P.E. license preferred but not required.
Experience: Applicable experience in R&D and Stage Gate approaches in school or as intern /co-op.
Required Skills:
- Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and other industry materials.
- Write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals.
- Present information and answer questions from other managers, customers and the general public.
- Apply advanced mathematical concepts, such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
- Apply mathematical operations to tasks, such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and accommodate several abstract and concrete variables.
- Proficient in the following software:
- AutoCAD (2D and 3D), CTO PRO, THERM, WINDOW and CMAST modeling software,
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Speed and efficiency in 2D AutoCAD is critical.
- 3D modeling a plus
- IOT and Mechantronics experience a plus
- Computer programming experience a plus
- ERP Systems
Work Environment
Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. The noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate. Available for moderate amount of travel.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in design related field (Engineering or Architectural)
- Applicable experience in R&D and Stage Gate approaches (school, intern/co-op)
- Read, analyze and interpret industry materials and technical instructions
- Write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals
- Present information and answer technical questions to managers, customers and public
- Apply advanced mathematical concepts (exponents, logarithms, quadratics, permutations)
- Apply statistical methods (frequency distribution, reliability, ANOVA, correlation, sampling, factor analysis)
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
- Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) — speed and efficiency critical
- Proficient in AutoCAD (3D)
- Proficient in CTO PRO, THERM, WINDOW and CMAST modeling software
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with ERP systems
- 3D modeling experience
- IoT and Mechatronics experience
- Computer programming experience
- P.E. license
Apogee Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Apogee Enterprises and has not been reviewed or approved by Apogee Enterprises.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a company match is positioned as a core element of total rewards, enhancing long‑term value beyond base pay. Plan updates and corporate materials emphasize this equity component as a meaningful part of compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contribution and match is consistently highlighted, signaling solid support for long‑term savings. Job materials and corporate content frame retirement plans as a key pillar of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and mental‑health resources include screenings, flu shots for employees and dependents, and an EAP with multiple counseling visits plus an online CBT tool. These offerings indicate tangible investment in wellbeing beyond core medical coverage.
Apogee Enterprises Insights
What We Do
By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets.
