Job Specifications
Company Description
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
This internship is for Summer 2026.
A Process Engineer Intern in Welcome, NC will be responsible for assisting with:
Plant Layout (Autocad LT).
Work Instruction Development and Maintenance.
Motion and Time Standards.
Data gathering and analysis for process capability studies.
Material changes and requisite evaluations.
Small tooling and equipment specification projects.
Data gathering for capital projects.
Embracing Automation.
Reporting directly to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager the Process Engineer Intern, along with senior level engineers, provides engineering support to vinyl, glass cutting and assembly processes to ensure the manufacture of product to specifications and improvement goals while maintaining a safe workplace. Additional focus will include learning all aspects of the operation and seeking out ways to drive cost out of the process while enhancing the safety of the task(s). This role will be part of the continuous improvement (CI) team and the Engineering team.
What You’ll Do
Approach each task with a clear and unwavering commitment to enhancing the safety of the job.
Work with the current onsite Engineering and CI teams to improve processes and outputs.
Apply LEAN principles to the workspace to drive cost out.
Work with and listen to the production operators to remove barriers from their daily tasks.
Optimize footprint of each cell on the floor and suggest opportunities for automation.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited school
Must have completed Sophomore year coursework to be eligible
Experience with AutoCad, Inventor or SolidWorks will be an advantage
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
Additional Information
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Competitive pay
Inclusive, collaborative environment
Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
Professional development opportunities
Intern buddy
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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About the Company
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products serving the residential and low-rise non-residential markets across North America. Through our expansive footprint and comprehensive product portfolio, we are uniquely positioned as a one-stop-shop for vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories -- all available through our trusted product brands to support a wide range of needs and end-uses. Our success is driven by our dedicated team me...
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