Engineering Intern: Production & Process Improvement
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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 internship is for Summer 2026.
The Engineering Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for performing engineering projects related to the continuous improvement of production, production control, and/or quality. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this role will be on site at our Ply Gem Windows plant in Auburn, WA.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Primary projects include:
Additional activities may include:
- Creating process flows
- Process mapping
- Creating layouts
- Test equipment design/improvement
- Non-conforming material inspection, auditing and test processes
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Must be currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited school.
- Experience with with Auto Cad, Inventor, or Solid works will be an advantage
- Experience in data interpretation/manipulation via MS Excel preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required, although a demonstrable interest in industrial processes will be evaluated during the interview process. Students with any level of experience are encouraged to apply.
- Interns will work in office and shop floor environments with extended periods of sitting and standing. Must be able to communicate and engage with employees on the shop floor. Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must have valid US work authorization.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
• Hands-on experience working on real-world projects with direct impact on business operations.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field of continuous improvement.
• Networking opportunities with colleagues and industry professionals.
• Competitive internship compensation package.
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…
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