Manager II - Engineering (MIT)

Andersen Corporation; Cottage Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 124,235 - 192,565; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Andersen Corporation, located in Cottage Grove, MN, seeks a strategic project leader to manage key initiatives and lead technical teams in engineering and supply chain improvements. The role involves developing and implementing strategic processes aligned with business goals, fostering talent, and ensuring project success through collaboration and effective communication.

Offer includes a comprehensive total rewards package and a hybrid work model. Salary range is $124,235 - $192,565 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of individual engineering work or project leadership experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• Experience in developing new manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deploy new manufacturing systems.
• Manage program portfolio of projects with long-term impacts.
• Cultivate partnership across internal functions.

Skills

Project leadership

Team development

Manufacturing processes

Corporate finance knowledge

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Overview

Andersen Corporation Summary At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live. Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector. Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

Job Description

Purpose

Responsible for understanding and articulating how key initiatives fit within Andersen’s strategic plan. Responsible for the development and implementation of business wide strategic products, processes, technologies and business improvement projects. Ensures major work efforts are aligned with short- and long-term business plans and goals. Leads and manages project leaders, engineers, and supply chain process designers through execution of these key initiatives. Must grow, coach and develop talent for the benefit of the business. Understands the industry and technical landscape to drive competitive advantages. Can assemble a compelling business case on a key program or project that clearly satisfies customer requirements. Sponsors major projects or programs that are key to Andersen’s business plan and drives them through to completion. May represent their area of responsibility at the business unit level.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

• Lead team of technical staff and project leaders to deploy new and/or modified end-to-end manufacturing/supply chain systems for new product offerings, line extensions, and capacity
• Own program portfolio of projects with near, intermediate, and long term plans and impacts
• Influence business unit and other functions to deliver the best total business results using an enterprise view
• Represent Manufacturing Integration & Transformation (MIT) function at business growth team level
• Accurately estimate resource allocation and align resourcing to prioritized business initiatives
• Manage staff to achieve business results, individual goals, and personal career development objectives
• Maintain organizational structure and staff needs as project portfolio evolves, recruiting, developing and retaining top technical talent
• Cultivate partnership across internal functions to achieve end-to-end objectives
• Represent company with external partners, equipment & material suppliers, contractors, etc.
• Develop business cases to justify investments in manufacturing systems
• Hybrid work: 3 days in office per week minimum
• Travel requirements: 25%
• Direction of Others
• Lead a team comprised of project leaders, engineers, supply chain process designers
• Be highly effective working inside of a matrixed organization to ensure alignment and collaboration across all functions

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar technical background
• 5-10 years experience of individual engineering work and/or project leadership
• 5+ years experience leading technical teams and/or project leaders
• Experience developing new manufacturing processes or evolving existing systems
• Strong coaching and people development skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic corporate finance, budgeting, accounting
• Strong, proactive communicator, effective both 1:1 and in groups

Pay Range

$124,235.00 - $192,565.00

Culture And Benefits

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:

• 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
• For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

Profit Sharing

In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 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.

EEOC Statement

EEOC EMPLOYER: 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. 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.

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.