Manufacturing Project Engineer III

Andersen Corporation

$101K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Engineering or Technology
  • 5-8 years of engineering experience, particularly in equipment design and installation
  • Experience in equipment procurement
  • Strong project management and leadership skills
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and quality systems
  • Proficient in 2D & 3D solid modeling software (AutoCad/Inventor)
  • Excellent communication skills, both individually and in groups

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams to launch new manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations
  • Interface with design and engineering teams for manufacturability
  • Provide recommendations regarding design solutions and process viability
  • Facilitate meetings and events for process design and improvement
  • Utilize DMAIC tools for quality assurance
  • Develop specifications for production equipment procurement
  • Create training resources for operational consistency
  • Encourage innovative thinking to improve material flow and production processes
  • Train and mentor MIT engineering team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Package
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Profit sharing opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Opportunities for career growth and progression
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

MIT Engineer III
The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Integration and Transformation (MIT) team is designing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment across the Andersen Enterprise on medium to large scale projects. Candidates for this position should possess a strong technical background with the desire to be a change agent and have the energy and passion to improve both our production and functional processes while leading with integrity. This is a hybrid role with travel requirements up to 25%.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Lead or support project teams on the successful commercialization and start-up of new equipment and processes.


  • Partner with operations, RD&I, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to drive improvements


  • Interface with design, product engineering, supply chain, and other business partners on the design for manufacturability and process capability of new products or product extensions.


  • Provide expert recommendations regarding the viability of developed design solutions that relate to new or current processes.


  • Lead/facilitate cross-functional team meetings, kaizens, and Process System Design events.


  • Ensure built in quality by using DMAIC tools: Process mapping, process capability, C&E Matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Control Plans.


  • Develop specifications to procure production equipment and/or complete production lines.


  • Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements.


  • Create training tools, documents and standard operating procedures for production processes ensuring consistent manufacturability.


  • Introduce new perspectives on existing solutions to continuously improve production and material flow processes.


  • Provide leadership for medium scale projects or coordinate portions of larger projects.


  • Train and support members of the MIT Engineering team as needed on standard practices, tools, or engineering methodologies as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4 year degree in Engineering or Technology


  • Minimum 5 years of engineering experience preferred with mechanical aptitude


  • Preferred: 8+ years of equipment design and installation experience


  • Equipment procurement experience


  • Project management skills


  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles


  • Knowledge of quality systems, SPC and process capability


  • Positive attitude with a desire to build relationships and serve both our internal and external customers


  • Strong, proactive communicator, effective both 1:1 and in groups


  • Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor)


  • Ability to travel up to 25%


VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

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PAY RANGE:
$101,176.00 - $156,824.00
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.

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