Materials Engineer III - Sealants and Insulating Glass Technologies

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

39d • $99,216 - $153,784

About The Position

This position is responsible for sealants and insulating glass technology assessments and executing the implementation of those materials into the Andersen product portfolio. By working closely with our internal partners and customers, this role will lead material and process development projects in the sealants and insulating glass technology areas that delivers technical solutions that delight both our internal and final customers. Projects will include delivering sealant and insulating glass solutions that will improve the supply consistency, further improve the quality performance of our products, reducing the cost of our products, and driving innovative sealants and insulating glass technology into Andersen products. (Travel 5-10%)

Requirements

• BS Chemical/Materials Science or similar Engineering discipline
• 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 an organization
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as statistical software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• 7 to 10 years engineering or technical experience working in material-centric product development and implementation and/or material-centric product testing
• Possesses strong technology leadership skills and has aspirations for future people leadership of engineers who are responsible for executing a portfolio of projects
• Working knowledge of sealants or adhesives with some knowledge of insulating glass, glass coatings, paints, and plastics
• Strong analytical skills and materials analysis experience
• Experience in the fenestration or related industry

Responsibilities

• Lead sealants and/or insulating glass technology projects and make recommendations to stakeholders and technical leaders as to viability of solutions to meet business needs
• Design, analyze, and report on experimental studies related to sealants and insulating glass technologies
• Conduct project work and coordinate activities with other engineering teams inside Andersen
• Test and validate new materials for use within a window and door product
• Provide technical support for sealants and insulating glass questions from internal and external stakeholders, technical training of internal customers, and technical specification development
• Work closely with suppliers to influence development of novel solutions in the sealants and insulating glass technologies
• Assist with implementation of new processes in a manufacturing environment
• Stay abreast of industry technology developments and explore their use in Andersen products
• Drive improvement efforts through a solid understanding and application of statistical tools and interpretation of results for effective solutions (i.e., Design of Experiments, process mapping, process capability analysis, Pugh matrix, FMEA, MSA, control plans, etc.)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees