ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America.

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. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading a team of engineers supporting one of the value streams at the Andersen location in Bayport, MN.  This leader will be responsible for developing and executing an annual strategy focused on operational excellence, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and eliminating variation within our manufacturing processes. Candidates for this position should have energy and passion to improve both our production and functional processes while leading with integrity. This position ensures that the assigned manufacturing engineering team is operating in accordance with Andersen’s values, employee covenant, and strategic direction. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead a team of engineers to establish and maintain strategic deployment of goals and objectives.
• Partner with operations leadership, RD&I, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to lead and manage change.
• Drive continuous improvement, improve customer satisfaction, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and eliminate variation in processes.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to determine the appropriate priority for projects using data-driven decision making and a balance of day-to-day operations support.
• Develop, execute, and manage a capital investment plan for the value stream.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard engineering talent as needed.
• Establish an environment conducive to teamwork, high morale, employee satisfaction, and performance.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 4-year degree in engineering, technology, or management.
• 5-10 years of experience in quality, engineering leadership, or area of technical support.  
• Strong commitment to be a highly collaborative servant leader in all aspects of the role. 
• Solid coaching and people development skills.
• Collaborative, proactive communicator; effective both 1:1 and in groups.

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience supervising a group of engineers and/or technicians.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality control systems (SPC, Process Capability). 
• Background in manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic corporate finance, budgeting, accounting.

COMPENSATION:

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn between $99,216 - $153,78 annually.

SPONSORSHIP:

We welcome applications from candidates who may require sponsorship to work in the United States.

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: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
• Health Savings Account contributions 
• Paid holidays plus PTO 
• 401(k) plan & contributions 
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 
• Charity contributions 
• Nationwide career opportunities 

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 

PROFIT SHARING: 

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.