Manufacturing Engineer III

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

This position is responsible for providing engineering support to a manufacturing line at our Renewal by Andersen location in Cottage Grove, MN. Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met. The ideal candidate for this position is an innovative thinker and has a passion for operational excellence.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Utilize effective lean process design techniques to optimize overall manufacturing system performance by providing innovative solutions that integrate within the value stream.
• Plan, organize, and lead technical aspects of large‑scale assignments to successful conclusion.
• Create training tools, documents, and standard operating procedures for production processes ensuring consistent manufacturability.
• 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.
• Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving.
• Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements.
• Accurately assess ergonomic conditions within the manufacturing environment and provide practical solutions to eliminate ergonomic risk.
• Exhibit persuasiveness to sell continuous improvement ideas to value stream management and delivery partners.
• Stay well‑informed on industry technology developments and explore their use in Andersen products.
• Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes.
• Ensure built‑in quality by using DMAIC tools:
  Process mapping, process capability, C&E Matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Control Plans.

• 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 (Auto Cad/Inventor).

$99,216.00 - $

• 401(k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
• Profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee in 2025, paid in quarterly installments tied to 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Building Materials

Cottage Grove, MN