Reliability 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This internship is for Summer 2026.

The Reliability Engineer Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands will be involved in the documenting, improving, and supporting the Maintenance operations used in the production of vinyl siding. Reporting directly to the Reliability Engineering Manager, this role will be responsible for utilizing the CMMS system, working with multiple Plant Maintenance Management, and Corporate Engineering to create Best Practices documentation, to report on critical to success KPIs, and help ensure implemented processes are being performed.  Additionally, the intern will work with several key department leaders to establish and implement business critical improvements (ex. MRO Optimization / CMMS utilization / Audits, Visual Management Tools, equipment reliability improvements, etc)  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 Maintenance Procedures and supporting documentation for the unit operations
• Review, redline and create Reliability standards for selected equipment
• Audit different sites to identify gaps from current Maintenance processes to implemented standardized direction

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

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
• Intern 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 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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