ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible to effectively contribute to supporting the processing of thermoplastic composite materials that are vital to Andersen window and door manufactured products produced at our Texas Extrusion facility. Primary focus will be on developing, managing and integrating standardized processes, driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, increasing efficiency and monitoring our production processes/data ensuring conformance to standards.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes.
· Support the development of programs, training tools, documents and standard operating procedures for critical production processes ensuring consistent manufacturability of lineal profile extrusions.
· Analyze data; develop proposals focused on improvements and present to management. Improvement areas include safety/quality/delivery/cost, overall customer satisfaction and reducing process variation.
· Develop metrics to show status and improvements with regular reporting. Study and understand the cause and effect relationship of the critical process variables to the desired product attributes. Use Statistical Process Control to identify out-of-control conditions and define/execute plans to reduce process variation.
· Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving. Perform root cause analysis to find sources of variation and process problems, and use DMAIC tools to resolve them.
· Provide technical guidance to develop, evolve and improve existing tooling and processing capabilities.
· Collaborate with other peers and leaders to share technical expertise and best practices especially with similar processes to achieve short and long term corporate strategies and their integration with broad and complex technical challenges.
· Help develop and lead the commercialization activities for new applications and products by interfacing with product development, manufacturing, plant operations and other business partners. Work cross functionally together to achieve win/win solutions regarding designing for manufacturability and process capability.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Keep informed on supplier offerings and developing technologies to determine opportunities worth pursuing.
· Assist in the development and verification of new test standards and equipment to meet the changing and growing customer requirements.
· Participate in developing curricula for use within technology areas and providing general training.
· Assess current vs. future capacity requirements and implement capacity improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
· BS Degree in Engineering or Technology
· Minimum 3 years of engineering experience – helpful to have background in thermoplastics, extrusion or other types of continuous manufacturing processes.
· Strong aptitude in problem solving using analytical tools, making process improvements and technical writing.
· Strong communication and project management skills with ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
· Knowledge and experience with quality systems, statistical process control, process capability and lean manufacturing tools.
· Desire to continue to grow and develop personally.
· Job located at a facility near Dallas, TX area with ability to travel typically less than 10% of the time.
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
· Knowledge & experience with Extrusion Process & Technology
· Knowledge and experience with statistical process control, process capability and lean manufacturing tools.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
In 2023, 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.
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