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.

The primary responsibility for a Principal Engineer is to provide structural design of metal buildings and oversee the research, development, and design of engineering projects. The Principal Engineer will be accountable for high quality, on-time delivery of technical deliverables in support of customer specific requirements, support continuous improvement programs and productivity initiatives, identify, and develop innovative buildings solutions that meet business needs, manage challenging issues within brand segment, and contribute to business strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accurate, easy-to-follow designs or guidance that meet code requirements, manufacturing constraints and system deadlines that result in low-cost, easy to erect building systems that meet the customer’s needs and company procedures
• Collaborate and make proposals for production engineering work to make informed decisions in alignment with the business strategic plans
• Communicate needs and difficulties to Design Engineers and Detailers to assure quick disposition of technical challenges
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering function
• Develop and maintain design practices used by production engineers and detailers
• Provide technical requirements for design tool development and maintenance
• Develop and document technical specifications for Engineering design practice standards and for various design tools (EDS, STAAD, MBS, Mathcad, etc.)
• Research building code changes and lead the effort in changing Engineering design approach accordingly
• Train and mentor less experienced Engineers
• Continually improve productivity, accuracy, and ability
• Protect the public by employing sound engineering judgement without being overly conservative in the approach
• Provide technical expertise on all applicable building codes, material design standards, company procedures, computer software programs, and industry sponsored research
• Implement Engineering policies and procedures to achieve company objectives
• Involve in Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and their efforts to grow the use of metal building design in future code editions
• Involve in engineering fixes for problems during the building construction
• Provide expert witness in legal disputes
• Protect company IP

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of metal buildings industry or related industry experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer 
• Experience in industrials, manufacturing, and/or building products
• Solid knowledge of Engineering disciplines, process design tools and procedures
• Ability to influence leadership to adopt new ideas, products, and/or approaches
• Ability to perform under pressure and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Good level of understanding of technology, digital solutions, & model base engineering
• Strong process improvement background
• Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong people management, performance management, and knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and engineering management
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi tasks
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Skilled in writing and presenting to senior management
• Exceptional PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Detail oriented

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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $150,000 + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)