Manufacturing Engineer III

Andersen Corporation•Cottage Grove, MN

39d•$99,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you. PURPOSE: 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.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
7+ 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 (AutoCad/Inventor)

Responsibilities

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