Process Engineer in Kearney

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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 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 is for Summer 2026.

The Process Engineer at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for documenting, improving, and supporting the manufacturing operations used in the production of vinyl siding. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will be responsible for creating crucial training documentation (ex. Work Breakdown Instructions, Visual Standard Operating Procedures, Cycle Time Definitions, Quality Tools, …). Additionally, the will work with several key department leaders to establish and implement business critical improvements (ex. 5S Zones / Standards / Routines / Audits, Visual Management Tools, labor reduction, output increases, equipment reliability, …).  Many of these improvements will be shared via live Microsoft Teams Conferences with other plants in our Surface Solutions Division (and potentially with all three Cornerstone Building Brands Divisions and corporate support locations).

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Partner with department managers and site engineers to utilize analytical skills and identify opportunities for OEE improvements (i.e. addressing root causes for identified inefficiencies): at times working with counterparts at other Cornerstone Building Brands locations involved in similar Continuous Improvement / Kaizen activities
• Identify, select, and implement specific process / tooling / area management near term improvement activities
• Establish and maintain Visual Standard Operating Procedures and supporting documentation for the unit operations performed both at the plant and the distribution center
• Review, redline and create as-built drawings for new and existing plant systems
• Administer the 5S Audit Program at the Kearney Extrusion Plant and Kansas City Distribution Center
• Administer the Operations Winning Impact Team (WIT) Boards used to communicate performance metrics throughout the plant and distribution center

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology, or related field
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing efficiency factors included in Overall Equipment Effectiveness calculations is preferred
• Familiarity with Workplace Organization, Standard Work, and 5S Philosophies and related tools is preferred

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
• 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 , , , , , , , , , genetic information, , 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 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 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 , will not receive a response.

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

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Must be at least 18 years of to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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