Engineer I at Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, MN

Summary: Renewal by Andersen is a company that focuses on delivering exceptional experiences in the window and door industry. The Engineer I role involves assisting project teams with designing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring successful commercialization and start-up of new equipment and processes across the Andersen Enterprise. Responsibilities: - Support project teams on the successful commercialization and start-up of new equipment and processes (FAT and SAT activities) - 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 recommendations regarding the viability of developed design solutions that relate to new or current processes - Attend/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 - Assist in developing 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 Required Qualifications: - BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering experience - 1-3 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 - Ability to travel up to 40% Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor) Required Skills: Manufacturing processes, Equipment design, Project planning, DMAIC tools, Process mapping, Process capability, Cause and Effect Matrix, Fishbone diagram, FMEA, Measurement System Analysis, Design of Experiments, Control Plans, Quality systems, Statistical process control, Lean manufacturing, Change management, 2D solid modeling, 3D solid modeling, AutoCAD, Inventor 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