Process Development Engineer

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine's 2021 "America's Best Large Employers" and a "Best Employer for Diversity.". As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.

SUMMARY:

Want to be a part of the team that is taking Fibrex to the next level? Andersen is looking for an experienced process development engineer to join our exciting and rewarding thermoplastic composites and process development research and development team! Be a core member of the team that develops and evaluates new or existing thermoplastic composite materials and process technologies for Andersen's extensive portfolio of products. In this position, you would be responsible to lead and support research and development efforts involving thermoplastic extrusion processes. Projects may involve enhancing existing materials and processes, improving quality, reducing cost, reducing waste, stabilizing processes, and/or investigating, developing, and commercializing new thermoplastic composite materials and processing technologies. A large component of this role is to apply the scientific method to assess and build confidence in feasible technical solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a process development engineer in the Thermoplastics and Extrusion Development (TED) group with a focus on thermoplastic composite extrusion (e.g., Fibrex) and related processes around blending, compounding and extrusion
• Lead the investigation, evaluation, and execution of technology (i.e., material, process, or equipment) development or improvement projects via a stage-gate project management process
• Lead development projects that are more complex, the path forward may be ambiguous, involve multiple variables, have broader scopes, and/or require cross-functional integration.
• Lead and manage innovation projects while driving progress regardless of ambiguity
• Collaborate cross functionally to help create scope, scale, and strategy of ambiguous innovation projects
• Collaborate with operations to help create scope, scale, and strategy of process improvement projects
• Gain alignment with leadership on ambiguous innovations project's proposed plan and budget
• Create and execute test plans, along with writing test reports to capture findings from the resulting work
• Understand and be proficient in methodologies for the evaluation of extrusion processes and material performance
• Proficiently run lab to mid-scale equipment, such as a blender, compounders, and extruders
• Work independently and collaboratively on most aspects of work, only requiring general direction with occasional work review

• Stay abreast of industry technology developments and explore their use in Andersen processes and products
• Collaborate with operations (blending, compounding and extrusion) and other materials teams (sealants, adhesives, glass, wood, non-reinforced thermoplastics)
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels internal and external customers

* Travel as needed within the USA. Up to 10% travel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS :

• B.S. Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar Engineering degree with of 3+ years' experience preferred
• Positive collaborative attitude with excellent relationship building skills
• Cross-functional project management experience with preference to product and/or material and/or process development experience
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated track record of scientific and data-based problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with a strong technical curiosity and ability to handle ambiguity
• Self-motivated with a strong technical curiosity and ability to handle ambiguity and the fuzzy front end of innovation projects
• Passion for ambiguity and innovation
• Excellent oral and written technical communication skills

• Demonstrates strong scientific and data-based approaches to problem solving

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience in thermoplastic composite processes (compounding, extrusion, blending)

* Process development design of experiments experience

* Proficiency in statistical analysis (such as design of experiments) along with statistical software

* Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to be hands on

* Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

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.

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