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

Manufacturing Engineer I/II/III

Primary responsibilities in manufacturing are to drive department and enterprise key initiatives through continuous process improvement, improving customer satisfaction, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and eliminating variation in manufacturing processes. Candidates for this position should have energy and passion to improve both our production and functional processes while leading with integrity.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with operations, RD&I, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to drive improvements.
• Support of fabrication and assembly operations focused on improving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Work closely with production supervisors, team leads, and production employees to perform problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aligned to lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead cost reductions and yield improvements with delivery partners.
• Utilize sound project management tools for complex projects and key initiatives.
• Improve equipment capability and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for error proofing and implement solutions.
• Respond to day-to-day production needs such as equipment troubleshooting and quality concerns.
• Manage the design, procurement, and startup of capital equipment projects.
• Develop operator balance charts, machine balance charts, and staffing playbooks for assembly work cells.
• Partner with ongoing product development team to implement product design changes and line extensions Be highly visible within the value stream to create a safe environment for collaboration and participation.
• Promote a hands-on, high involvement approach to problem solving.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• 4 year degree in Engineering or Technology
• Open to varying levels of experience
• Equipment procurement experience
• Strong project management skills
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC and process capability 
• Positive attitude with a desire to build relationships and serve both our internal and external customers
• Strong, proactive communicator, effective both 1:1 and in groups

 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

 At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider reapplying to this position.

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.