Ongoing Product Development (OPD) Lead/Supervisor
$101,176–$156,824 year
On-site · Oceanside, California, United States or Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
The Ongoing Product Development (OPD) Lead/Supervisor will be a key member of the RD&I team overseeing product development projects for Andersen Aluminum (Goodyear, AZ) and Oceanside (CA). Responsibilities include executing complex design projects, providing technical coaching to a team of design engineers, analysts, and CAD designers, guiding product design solutions to support business growth and operational excellence, and coordinating with operations, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional partners. The role requires leading project planning, problem solving, mechanical design analysis, test plan design and results analysis, managing timelines and deliverables, and fostering a high-morale, high-performance environment. The position demands strong collaboration with senior/peer managers, suppliers, and other functions, with travel anticipated at less than 20%. The successful candidate will hold a BS in mechanical engineering (or equivalent experience), have 5-7 years in R&D design, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and possess solid communication and project-management skills.
Required Qualifications
- BS in mechanical engineering
- 5-7 years of experience in R&D design
- experience in leading and developing a high-performance team
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- proficiency in project management methodologies
- knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP), design specification and documentation methods
- ability to travel <20%
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