Product Design Lead

Job Overview

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. 

 

This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.

 

Highlights of your role

• 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.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• 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.
• Display a positive demeaner, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups

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 a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

 

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

 

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.

 

Compensation

$91,000 - $121,000 Annually