Packaging Development Engineer

Andersen Windows • Bayport, MN

292d • $68,480 - $102,720

About The Position

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. 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. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 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. This position is responsible for packaging material selection, design and documentation to ensure Andersen products are delivered safely and in good condition to the final customer. This role will require strong project management and cross-functional team building skills by working closely with our product design, sourcing, operations and logistics partners. Projects for this role will include leadership and support of new product launches, cost savings opportunities, quality improvements, safety improvements along with sustainable and innovative packaging designs. This role is an enterprise role that will work with all plants across the Andersen network.

Requirements

• BS Packaging/ Mechanical/ Industrial/ Materials Science/ or similar Engineering discipline
• 1 - 3 years engineering or technical experience working on packaging or product design, materials development and 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 2D & 3D CAD modeling such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo, etc.
• Direct experience in corrugated design, material properties and selection and structural analyses
• Knowledge of foam and plastics material properties, manufacturing processes and performance
• Familiarity with ASTM and ISTA test procedures specific to packaging performance
• Ability to work independently managing multiple projects with varying timelines

Responsibilities

• Help define, drive and implement packaging strategies
• Lead packaging technology projects and make recommendations to stakeholders and technical leaders as to viability of solutions to meet business needs
• Work closely with design, sourcing, operations and logistics partners to deliver cost-effective solutions that protect the product, deliver manufacturing ready processes and enable efficient delivery
• Gather and translate voice of customer (internal and external) feedback into packaging requirements
• Design, test, analyze and report on experimental studies for new packaging solutions
• Develop advanced testing protocols to replicate the product distribution environment to enable faster cycles of learning and more robust packaging solutions
• Drive improvement efforts through a solid understanding and application of statistical tools and interpretation of results for effective solutions

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree