Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job Name:

Manufacturing Project Engineer

General information

Location: , MN

Date:

05-Jun-2025

Company:

Andersen Corporation

Posting City: Bayport, MN, Cottage Grove, MN

Ref #:

8272

Job Category:

Engineering

State:

MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, 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.

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 will work as a project engineer supporting large capacity expansion and new product introduction projects with Andersen Corporation. The position can be based out of our Bayport, MN facility or our Cottage Grove, MN facility but will support expansion efforts at any of our Renewal by Andersen or Andersen Windows facilities. Primary focus will be project execution and will include manufacturing system design, procurement of capital assets, installation and start-up of complete manufacturing systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and/or support 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, process capability of new product or 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 Teams 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.
• Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
• 5-8+ years of engineering experience preferred with mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of methodologies associated with project planning and experience working with collaborative cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate knowledge of lean manufacturing principals
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
• Knowledge and experience with quality systems, statistical process control, process capability and lean manufacturing tools
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor)
• Travel requirements may be up to 25%.

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 $77,255-119,745.

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:

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation 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 characteristics 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.

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We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

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Posting City:

Bayport, MN, Cottage Grove, MN