Manufacturing Engineer II - 1st Shift - Cottage Grove, MN

Andersen Corporation

$90K — $139K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent
  • 4+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and project planning
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude and analytical tools
  • Effective communication skills in various formats
  • Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing tools
  • Experience with change management strategies

Responsibilities

  • Utilize lean process design to optimize manufacturing performance
  • Plan and lead technical aspects of assignments to completion
  • Create training tools and standard operating procedures for manufacturability
  • Provide recommendations on design solutions for processes
  • Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and continuous improvement events
  • Drive corrective actions through structured problem solving
  • Assess and provide solutions for ergonomic conditions in the manufacturing environment

Benefits

  • 401 (k) Plan with fixed contributions and matching
  • Profit sharing opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Career growth planning and nationwide opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

OVERVIEW:

Renewal by Andersen is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at our Cottage Grove, MN location. Renewal by Andersen is united by the common goal of making a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families, and in the communities we serve. We believe that we can make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. We wake up every day, inspired to push the status quo and continuously set a new standard in the home improvement industry by solving today's most challenging problems and continuously redefining what it means to deliver a World Class Homeowner Experience. Renewal by Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative candidate to help perfect our customers' experience in upgrading their homes. Want to join our team?

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing engineering support to a manufacturing line and fabrication area 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.

PRIMARY 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


QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
  • 4+ 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)


PAY RANGE:
$90,039.00 - $139,561.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package - a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we're proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:

  • 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


*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 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.

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.

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