Associate Engineer-Materials & Process

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Bayport, MNtime type:
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R-2515
** ANDERSEN CORPORATION

SUMMARY:

** 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.

Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
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* Job Description:

** There has never been a more exciting time to be an engineer  is not only our history that makes us an industry leader – it is our commitment to innovation. We are constantly setting new standards for windows and doors that raise the bar for the entire industry.
There is something meaningfully different about Andersen. A key to the company’s enduring success is our sincere and thorough effort to do the right thing for customers, for employees, for the community, and for the environment.

Job Description  Be a core member of the team that develops and evaluates joining, assembly technologies, and materials for Andersen’s extensive portfolio of products.
Corner joints are present in every window and door that Andersen sells and are critical to a product’s performance, function, and aesthetics. The Corner Joining Team’s work is critical to ensure we utilize the best materials and processes to create corner joints that deliver long-term unit performance.
Projects may involve enhancing existing materials and processes, improving quality, reducing cost, reducing waste, stabilizing supply chains, and/or investigating, developing, and commercializing new material, equipment, and process technologies.

Job Responsibilities  Serve as an engineer in the Corner Joining Team.
Lead and manage scoped projects through phase-gate project management tools (e.g., T-Gate).
Use a science-based approach to solve complex technical problems with practical solutions.
Understand different joining techniques, their performance, applicability to different materials, and how they interact with Andersen’s product portfolio.
Grow and become a technical expert in corner joining technologies, methods, and materials through on-the-job experience, mentorship, and training.
Understand and be proficient in the methodologies for the evaluation and performance of joints, assemblies, and materials.
Design and develop processes that balance material, design, and manufacturing success criteria.
Collaborate with design teams in selecting corner joint types for new products and/or modifying current products by balancing product performance and function with cost and manufacturability by obtaining data and other information.
Support operations and manufacturing partners in understanding product requirements, quality checks, and machine settings to enable the improvement of processes and equipment.
Effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers by acting as the voice of the Corner Joining team. This includes voicing concerns or articulating risks associated with projects based on test results.
Provide technical support for materials, equipment, and process related questions, to a wide variety of groups both internally and externally to Andersen Corporation.
Create standards and specifications to document material performance requirements.
Qualifications  BS Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or similar Engineering degree    0-2 years of engineering experience    Experience working with collaborative, cross-functional teams    Experience working on chemical processes, materials technologies, or materials testing    Excellent oral and written communication skills    Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity    Tolerance for ambiguity    Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion.
Strong analytical and creative…