ANDERSEN CORPORATION
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 metals and metal coatings and their application processes used within the Andersen product portfolio. By working closely with our design and operation partners, this role will lead material and process development projects in the metal components, hardware, equipment, and tooling technical competency areas. Projects could involve metal and metal coatings technology/process development or metals/hardware/tooling technology to be implemented at Andersen’s many manufacturing sites. Objectives will include cost, quality, reliability, and/or performance enhancements of product solutions.
(Travel 5-15%)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead metal components, hardware, and tooling technology projects and make recommendations to stakeholders and technical leaders as to viability of solutions to meet business needs
• Test and validate new materials in production
• Work closely with suppliers to influence development of novel solutions
• Perform failure analysis on parts and make recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Select materials and coatings to improve performance and reliability of equipment and tooling
• Design, analyze, and report on experimental studies and / or new metal and coating technologies
• Consult with cross-functional and other materials teams (sealants, adhesives, glass, wood, composites)
• Stay abreast of industry technology developments and explore their use in Andersen products
• Provide technical support for metals, metal coatings, hardware, and tooling questions, technical training, and/or technical specification development
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
• BS Materials Science/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or similar engineering discipline
• Experience with testing and analysis of materials: sample preparation, microscopy, data analysis
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience and experience working with collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and make presentations to all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as statistical software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years engineering or technical experience working on metals or coating processes, development, and/or testing
• Working knowledge of metals, coatings, or hardware and some experience with adhesives, sealants
• Strong working knowledge of product development principles
• Experience in the fenestration or related industry
• Strong analytical skills and materials analysis experience
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 $77,255 - $119,745.
At this time, we are not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.
“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.
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. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.