Manufacturing Engineering Technician/Technologist | Locust Grove at Andersen in Locust Grove, GA

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN:

Renewal by Andersen is expanding our operations with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Locust Grove, Henry County GA! Come join a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product.

As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential.

We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing technical support to a manufacturing line at our Andersen Windows location in Locust Grove, GA. Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes
Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance to solve issues
Troubleshoot problems with other technical employees, suppliers, and outside experts
Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving
Create training tools, documents, and standard operating procedures for production processes
Provide training, instruction, and guidance to production associates
Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements
Participate in continuous improvement activities and events
Present technical information or proposals to team members
practical solutions to eliminate ergonomic risk
Offer assistance/mentor for less experienced technical employees
Conduct testing related to introducing product improvements into the manufacturing process
Responsible for supporting the implementation and stabilization of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

2-year technical degree
4+ years of technical experience preferred with mechanical aptitude
Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principals
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor)
Some travel during on-boarding would be valuable, primary location Cottage Grove, MN

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.
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
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. Posting City: Locust Grove, GA