Process Engineering Intern

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 DETAILS

This internship is for Summer 2026.

The Process Engineering Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for learning and executing lean manufacturing principles, including Process flow, standard work, production parts picking/delivery/presentation, process mapping, time studies, and layouts. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will have impactful change on creating stability in manufacturing and advancing our production processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possible projects and initiatives this intern will work on include:
• Partner with Safety, Quality and Operations to create the best process flow to maximize output
• Gain a mix of experience in Office environment and production floor
• Analyze production through time studies and documentation of existing processes
• Identify, select, and implement projects to improve process flow layout
• Oversee and manage tasks to improve workplace organization
• Establish and maintain standard work for various production lines

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment where you can make a difference
• Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
• Professional development opportunities
• Intern buddy with a current Process Engineer

Address: 2019 E. Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 9568

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Pursing a degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required
• Must have completed Sophomore year coursework
• Knowledge of AutoCad, AutoDesk Inventor, or SolidWorks is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel for data interpretation/manipulation is required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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