About this role
Viwinco is a window and door manufacturer that's been crafting quality products for decades. Our R&D team is the engine behind our innovation — we prototype, test, break things (on purpose), fix them, and make them better. We're looking for a hands-on engineer who's equally at home behind a CAD screen and in front of a welder.
As our R&D Engineer, you'll be the go-to person for designing and building the tools, fixtures, and equipment that make our manufacturing floor run smarter and faster. This isn't a desk job — you'll be sketching designs one hour and machining parts the next.
You'll work directly with both our R&D and Operations teams, meaning you'll see your ideas go from a sketch to running production in real time.
What You'll Actually Do
• Design, prototype, and build custom fixtures, tools, and small equipment for R&D and production
• Utilize knowledge of welding, metal fabrication, and pneumatics to support the design and creation of mechanical components for both R & D and production use.
• Create and revise CAD drawings (AutoCAD, Fusion 360) for window systems and manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems, part designs, and production equipment issues
• Support testing, validation, and certification activities for windows and doors
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Production on new products and process improvements
• Participate in Lean/Kaizen initiatives — help us get better, not just busier
• Keep clear documentation of designs, modifications, and prototypes
• Champion safety: PPE, housekeeping, and designing with safety in mind
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience:
• 4+ years of experience in an engineering or R&D support role (manufacturing or construction materials preferred)
• Solid knowledge of steel welding, metal fabrication, and pneumatic systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Experience creating technical drawings and assembly instructions
• Strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to collaborate across teams
• HS Diploma minimum; Associate Degree or higher preferred
Preferred Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in window/door manufacturing or construction materials
• Lean manufacturing or process improvement background
• Familiarity with quality control and industrial safety standards
Why You'll Love It Here
• Your ideas become real products — fast
• A shop floor full of interesting problems to solve
• Collaborative team that values people who think with their hands
• Stable, growing company with decades of manufacturing history