Mechanical Process Engineer

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

The Plant Process Engineer 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 for increased sales.  Reduces material waste, improves quality, increases output, and decrease downtime to improve profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs the ability to produce a quality product into the process
• Develop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics or key process indicators
• Identify and analyze manufacturing problems to control and improve manufacturing
• Initiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process control improvement projects
• Approve the use of raw materials needed for manufacturing
• Designs and/or sources equipment for manufacturing processes
• Manages capital budget projects as assigned
• Assists R & D effort to implement new formulations, products or process into production
• Develops all necessary process and audit documentation (i.e. FMEAs, Controls)
• 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, design of experiment techniques, capability studies, etc.  Includes leading/participation in continuous improvement events
• 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 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
• Works in conjunction with Quality Assurance, to monitor and document quality standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

•  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering/Plastics Technology preferred. 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Injection molding experience required 
• Three or more years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in a plastics/extrusion manufacturing environment, as well as, injection molding. Specific technical knowledge may be required as applicable
• 5+ years of Lean Manufacturing experience
• Ability to create and understand drawings and blueprints
•  Safety and quality minded
• Proficient in MS Office 
• MES experience require
• Must be legally allowed to work in the Unites States, sponsorship not available
•  Minimal travel required
• Relocation available 

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 [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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