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.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I/II/III

The primary responsibility for the Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes (AMSP) group is designing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment across the Andersen Enterprise on medium to large scale projects. Candidates for this position should possess a strong technical background with the desire to be a change agent and have the energy and passion to improve both our production and functional processes while leading with integrity. This is a hybrid role (50/50 in office vs work from home) with travel requirements up to 25%.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and/or lead project teams on the successful commercialization and start-up of new fabrication equipment and processes.
• Interface with design, product engineering, supply chain, and other business partners on the design for manufacturability and process capability of new products or product extensions.
• 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.
• Ensure built in quality by using DMAIC tools: Process mapping, process capability, C&E Matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Control Plans.
• Develop specifications to procure production equipment and/or complete production lines.
• Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements.
• Create training tools, documents and standard operating procedures for production processes ensuring consistent manufacturability.
• Introduce new perspectives on existing solutions to continuously improve production and material flow processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience with quality systems, statistical process control, process capability and lean manufacturing tools.
• Ability to effectively apply acquired knowledge and skills to a variety of assignments within a moderate range of technical difficulty.  
• Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships.
• Experience with change management strategies.
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor )
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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 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.