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.
Andersen Windows & Doors is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to join our world-class team in Dubuque, IA!
Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available
At Andersen, Orange is how we describe a spirit that drives us to imagine what’s possible. Our commitment at Andersen is to have an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees feel respected, valued and driven to realize their full potential. Whether in product development, our manufacturing processes, sales programs and services, the relationships we build—with our customers, our communities and each other—we see possibility everywhere, every day and use our collective talents to make it happen. We hope you’ll accept our invitation to Be Orange, Be You at Andersen.
PURPOSE:
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. This role will directly support our production departments, where several large-scale changes are being made to updates our processes and standards to the latest modern technology. Candidates for this role should have a strong technical aptitude, willingness to learn in a hands-on environment and have a strong bias for action.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:
· Partner with operations, RD&I, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to drive improvements within the value-stream through new process and technology development
· Develop and execute improvements in alignment with strategic vision of modernizing equipment, people, and processes
· Support manufacturing operations focused on improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and employee engagement
· 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
· 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
· Promote a hands on, high involvement approach to problem solving
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 4 year degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical degree preferred)
* Open to varying levels of experience
* Equipment procurement experience preferred
* 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:
Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. We’re committed to making a difference through challenging ourselves each day, recognizing and rewarding success, taking pride in our work and honoring a legacy built on doing the right thing. There is great respect for life outside work so that you can bring your best self to work.
We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers’ expectations.
As an innovative and industry-leading organization, we think of benefits more broadly. From your health care to your work environment, to your development and quality of life, we think beyond basic benefits to provide a total rewards package including, but not limited to:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• A culture that supports work-life balance
• An environment where collaboration is key
• Volunteer opportunities – on company time
• Environmentally conscious business decisions
• 10,000+ employees and career opportunities nationwide
Profit Sharing
During 2023, each eligible Andersen employee will receive $1,000 for each full fiscal quarter they are actively employed. An eligible employee hired during a quarter will receive a prorated payment based on the number of days employed during the quarter. Those eligible include regular full-time and part-time employees (at least 20 hours per week) who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement. These and other terms and conditions of Andersen’s 2023 Profit Sharing Plan, are subject to change or termination without notice.
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.