Materials Engineer

Description & Requirements

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. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of ‘2023 America‘s Greatest Workplaces.‘

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. We are named as a Forbes ‘Best Employer for Diversity 2022.‘

Earning the 2023 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:

Andersen is seeking an experienced and innovative engineer to develop and optimize materials and processes for coatings (paints and stains), metals, and hardware across our extensive product portfolio. This role involves close collaboration with design and operations teams, focusing on coatings technology/process development and metals/hardware technology for implementation at Andersen‘s manufacturing sites. Key objectives include enhancing cost efficiency, quality, and performance of product solutions.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and passionate, with a strong technical background and a proven track record in developing, optimizing, and implementing materials and processes for various applications. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Position will be based at Andersen‘s Corporate Research and Development center located in Bayport, MN.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead projects focused on coatings, metals, or hardware technology, providing recommendations to stakeholders and technical leaders on the viability of solutions to meet business needs.
• Test and validate new materials in production settings.
• Assist with the implementation of new processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to influence the development of innovative solutions.
• Design, analyze, and report on experimental studies and new technologies.
• Coordinate project activities with other engineering teams within Andersen.
• Consult with cross-functional teams and other materials teams (sealants, adhesives, glass, wood, composites).
• Stay updated on industry technology developments and explore their application in Andersen products.
• Provide technical support for coatings, metals, or hardware inquiries, technical training, and technical specification development.
• Serve as a technical contact for both internal and external manufacturing partners.
• Drive improvement efforts through the application of statistical tools and interpretation of results for effective solutions (e.g., Design of Experiments, process mapping, process capability analysis, Pugh matrix, FMEA, MSA, control plans).
• Enable the long-term success of developed solutions by defining the material specification requirements, including the process windows, design limitations, material interactions, and control plans necessary in the manufacturing environment.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Chemical/Materials Science/ or similar Engineering discipline
• 5+ years engineering or technical experience working on coatings or metals processes, development, and/or testing
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience and experience working with collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Strong working knowledge of product development principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and make presentations to all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as statistical software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of coatings, metals, or hardware and some experience with wood, adhesives, sealants, or composites
• Experience in the fenestration or related industry
• Strong analytical skills and materials analysis experience

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

* 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.

In 2024, 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. 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.

Posting City: Bayport, MN

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