Process Engineer Intern (Lithia Springs)

Process Engineer 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 Description

About The Role

This internship is for Summer 2026. The Process Engineer Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for learning and subsequently implementing the Cornerstone Production System methodology on multiple production lines and throughout different systems and processes. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this role will be on-site in Lithia Springs, GA and will work closely with the Operations team.

What You'll Do

• Designs the ability to produce a quality product into the process.
• Identify and analyze manufacturing problems to control and improve manufacturing.
• Develops all necessary processes and audit documentation (i.e. Visual Work Instructions, Standard Work Combination Table, Process Control Adherence Audit, 5S, 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.
• Designs and / or sources equipment for manufacturing processes; evaluates and recommends implementation of competitive technology.
• Leads, 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 objectives.
• Provides training, as required, to associates.
• Leads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with Quality Assurance, to monitor and document quality standards.
• Develop dashboards and reports for leadership to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Presents capstone project as directed at the conclusion of the internship program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

Additional Information

What You'll Get

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

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.