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 is an on-site internship in North Brunswick, NJ for Summer 2025.

The Industrial Engineer Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for deliverables related to projects focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and ergonomics. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Industrial Engineering Intern will be part of the engineering department sharing space with the engineering team in the North Brunswick facility where the intern will work and collaborate with the engineering staff on a projects and departmental deliverables.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Potential projects include line balancing, waste reduction and workstation ergonomic enhancements.
• Partner with a Sr. Engineer to identify opportunities and understand change processes.
• Administer change process related to project(s)
• Identify, select, and implement a project such as a workstation design or process improvement project.
• Establish and maintain the project plan and deliverable.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial engineering or related is required
• Junior standing or above is required.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, kaizen, and strong critical thinking skills is preferred
• Experience with CAD, Excel, PowerPoint 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
• The opportunity to gain knowledge, experience, and exposure in a large manufacturing operation where you can utilize your skills, gain practical experience, and receive mentoring from a seasoned engineering team.