About Us

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

Company description

WHO WE ARE

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is an onsite internship in Stuarts Draft, VA for Summer 2025.

The Process Engineer Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for the development, implementation and documentation of the manufacturing process. Facilitates the manufacture of all products through continuous process improvement. Implements new processes to accommodate new part introduction or increased sales.  Reduces material waste, improves quality, increases output and decreases downtime to improve profitability. Reporting directly to the Tooling Manager and dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager.

Designs, and optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability of the processHelp develop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics or key process indicatorsIdentify and troubleshoot processes and provide solutions for process improvementsParticipate in safety, quality, cost & process control improvement projects      Intern will learn how to plan, communicate effectively and collaborate with the team on a share goalHelp design and implement process improvements in the production area     Assists R & D effort to implement new products or process into productionDevelops all necessary process and audit documentation (i.e. FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc.)Assesses existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etc.Follows all city, state and federal regulatory legislation (RE:  OSHA, EPA, RCRA, UST’s; CERCLA, ECRA, SARA, DOT, etc.)Evaluates and recommends implementation of competitive technologyLeads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with plant maintenance to ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained and updated consistent with short- and long-term goals and objectivesThe Intern will support the design, creation, and implementation of the tools to fulfill the objectivesThe intern will work in conjunction with Quality Assurance Team, to monitor and document quality standards Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Pursing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics Technology/Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.Experience working with AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred. Additional information

Site Address: 185 Johnson Drive, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Competitive payInclusive, collaborative environmentBragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categoriesProfessional development opportunitiesIntern buddy Videos To Watch Job location

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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 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.

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