Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

JOB DETAILS

This is an on-site role in Rocky Mount, VA for Summer 2025.

The Quality Engineer Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for assisting in improving the quality systems used throughout the operation to ensure critical specifications are being met (i.e. those required for maintaining certification and meeting the design intent). This is accomplished by maintaining all Product Quality Standards in readily available forms capable of being communicated, understood and met during the fenestration production processes. Further, the Quality Engineer Intern is responsible for assisting in maintaining gauging systems designed to meet the stated product and process requirements. The Quality Engineer Intern assists in RCA for the plant Voice of the Customer process by which customer product feedback is effectively captured and communicated to the appropriate Operations leaders, so these product issues may be clearly understood by those involved in the product’s manufacture as well as by the Operations Leaders tasked with improving their line’s performance.  Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this role is assisting quality and production for any need that arises.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possible projects and initiatives this intern will work on include: Error Mistake Proofing, Kaizen events, PFMEA, PDCA, CTO projects, NIST verification, SPC reviews, etc.
• Partner with Quality Engineer to improve processes and tracking

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field required
• Knowledge of Microsoft, CAD, SPC, and Quality Methodologies is preferred
• Common measuring devices include calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, gauges, digital camera, video camera and computer experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Minitab and business operating systems (i.e. AS 400, J.D. Edwards) 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
• Increase knowledge of production processes, 5S, EMP, CTO, Quality tools, Quality practices in a high volume manufacturing environment and many more development opportunities.
• Learn Cost take Out and Kaizen methods

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines