Coatings Process Engineer I/II/III

Description & Requirements

A market leader in manufacturing windows and patio doors, Andersen Corporation is recognized internationally for its innovative products. Founded in 1903, the company is privately owned and has a strong history of commitment to its employees, community, and environmental stewardship.

COATINGS PROCESS ENGINEER I/II/III:

Andersen is looking for an experienced process engineer to join our exciting and rewarding Wood & Coatings Engineering team! Primary responsibilities are to drive department and enterprise key initiatives through continuous process improvement, improving customer satisfaction, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and eliminating variation in manufacturing processes. Candidates for this position should have energy and passion to improve both our production and functional processes while leading with integrity. Candidates for this role should have a strong technical aptitude, willingness to learn in a hands-on environment and have a strong bias for action.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as a Process Engineer in our Bayport plant, supporting multiple coating lines, responding to day to day production needs such as equipment troubleshooting and quality concerns
• Partner with operations, RD&I, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to drive improvements within the value-stream through new process and technology development
• Use a science-based approach and tools to solve complex technical problems with practical solutions (i.e., design of experiments, process mapping, process capability analysis, pugh matrix, FMEA, etc.)
• Develop and execute improvements in alignment with strategic vision of modernizing equipment, people, and processes
• Manage the design, procurement, and startup of capital equipment projects
• Travel as needed within the USA. Up to 10% travel
• Effectively communicate at all levels of internal and external customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year degree in Engineering (chemical engineering preferred)
• Open to varying levels of experience, prefer 3+ years coating process engineering experience
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated track record of scientific and data-based problem-solving skills
• Equipment procurement experience preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC, and process capability

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Charity contributions
• Nationwide career opportunities

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.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 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.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.