Packaging Development Engineer at Andersen in Bayport, MN

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for packaging material selection, design and documentation to ensure Andersen products are delivered safely and in good condition to the final customer. This role will require strong project management and cross-functional team building skills by working closely with our product design, sourcing, operations and logistics partners.

Projects for this role will include leadership and support of new product launches, cost savings opportunities, quality improvements, safety improvements along with sustainable and innovative packaging designs. This role is an enterprise role that will work with all plants across the Andersen network. The level of this position will depend upon qualifications.

Travel: 5-15%

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help define, drive and implement packaging strategies
Lead packaging technology projects and make recommendations to stakeholders and technical leaders as to viability of solutions to meet business needs
Work closely with design, sourcing, operations and logistics partners to deliver cost-effective solutions that protect the product, deliver manufacturing ready processes and enable efficient delivery
Gather and translate voice of customer (internal and external) feedback into packaging requirements
Design, test, analyze and report on experimental studies for new packaging solutions
Develop advanced testing protocols to replicate the product distribution environment to enable faster cycles of learning and more robust packaging solutions
Drive improvement efforts through a solid understanding and application of statistical tools and interpretation of results for effective solutions (ie., Design of Experiments, process mapping, process capability analysis, Pugh matrix, FMEA, MSA, control plans, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

BS Packaging/ Mechanical/ Industrial/ Materials Science/ or similar Engineering discipline.
1 - 3 years engineering or technical experience working on packaging or product design, materials development and testing
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Project management experience and experience working with collaborative, cross-functional teams
Strong working knowledge of product development principles

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with 2D & 3D CAD modeling such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo, etc.
Direct experience in corrugated design, material properties and selection and structural analyses.
Knowledge of foam and plastics material properties, manufacturing processes and performance.
Familiarity with ASTM and ISTA test procedures specific to packaging performance.
Ability to work independently managing multiple projects with varying timelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 51 lbs.

COMPENSATION:

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 $68,480 - $102,720.

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:* 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching* Profit Sharing* Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage* Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays* Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.
In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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 Corporation 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 characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Posting City: Bayport, MN