Engineering Technologist II | Cottage Grove, MN at Renewal by Andersen

POSITION SUMMARY:This position is responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing organization at our Renewal by Andersen location in Cottage Grove, MN.  Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met. POSITION 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 Become the SME on specialty processes on supported lines 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 Accurately assess ergonomic conditions within the manufacturing environment and provide 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) POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:2-year degree in technical field or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience preferred with mechanical aptitude Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) 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 POSITION NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:4-year degree in technical field or equivalent experience10+ years of experience in ManufacturingHigh Mechanical aptitudeGeneral PLC programming logic knowledgeStrong math, science, mechanical and experimental skills. Understanding of the basic principles and operation of a work area, with a growing ability to apply them in a variety of assignmentsExtensive knowledge and experience with CNC machining, industrial fabrication equipment and tooling knowledge; processing composites, wood and metalsCOMPENSATION: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $68,000 - $102,000 annually. Apply Now