Custom Product Drafter

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY :

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship.

Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces.

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. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity.

We are named as a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity 2022.

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability.

No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY :

The Andersen Customer Experience team is seeking a Custom Product Drafter to create and modify CAD models and specifications for grille placement, customer approval and other CAD needs for delivery partners and customers.

To maintain and ensure expected standards and best practices are being followed during model creation. Responds to customer / delivery partner requests / inquiries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Applies CAD expertise and knowledge in the creation and delivery of product drawings for use by manufacturing, vendors, delivery partners and end use customers.
• Works closely with Customer Experience Representatives, RTQ&E, Manufacturing, Materials Management, suppliers and customers to define requirements and provide timely and accurate solutions.
• Engages in contact with manufacturing, vendors, delivery partners and end use customers to discuss process flow and product issues.
• Conducts effective verbal and graphical communications to facilitate customer understanding of, and satisfaction with, the product solutions presented.
• Identify, recommend, and implement team improvements.
• Provides proactive support of the team’s CAD support tools.
• Participate in the development and ongoing maintenance of the team’s CAD drafting standards, documentation processes and document storage methods.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associate of Science Degree with a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in drafting or related area of work.
• High School Diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
• Experience with CAD, PC and software applications.
• Basic 3D solid modeling CAD Skills
• Working knowledge of a Product Data Management system.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Time management skills and an ability to prioritize projects / work are essential.

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS :

• Autodesk AutoCAD software experience preferred.
• Autodesk Inventor software experience preferred.
• Andersen product knowledge preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION : Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc.

In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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
• 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.

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 : Bayport, MN, Oak Park Heights, MN