Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing engineering support to a manufacturing line at our Renewal by Andersen location in Cottage Grove, MN.  Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met. The ideal candidate for this position is an innovative thinker and has a passion for operational excellence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Utilize effective lean process design techniques to optimize overall manufacturing system performance by providing innovative solutions that integrate within the value stream

·       Plan, organize, and lead technical aspects of large-scale assignments to successful conclusion

·       Create training tools, documents, and standard operating procedures for production processes ensuring consistent manufacturability

·       Provide recommendations regarding the viability of developed design solutions that relate to new or current processes

Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, kaizens, and Process System Design events

·       Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving

·       Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements

·       Accurately assess ergonomic conditions within the manufacturing environment and provide practical solutions to eliminate ergonomic risk

·       Exhibit persuasiveness to sell continuous improvement ideas to value stream management and delivery partners

·       Stay well-informed on industry technology developments and explore their use in Andersen products

·       Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes

·       Ensure built in quality by using DMAIC tools: Process mapping, process capability, C&E Matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Control Plans

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

·       BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering experience

·       5+ years of engineering experience preferred with mechanical aptitude

·       Understands and applies methodologies associated with project planning and experience working with collaborative, cross functional teams

·       Strong aptitude in problem solving using analytical tools and making process improvements

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.