Engineering Manager - job 1 of 2

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.

Overall responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the manufacturing processes (existing and new equipment installs).  Responsible for overseeing the completion of engineering projects on time and within budget.  Duties include hiring and training qualified engineering staff, setting project budgets and timelines for completion.  Incumbent is a key contact to Sales and Marketing as well as the distributor and final consumer.

Overall responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the manufacturing processes (existing and new equipment installs).  Responsible for overseeing the completion of engineering projects on time and within budget.  Duties include hiring and training qualified engineering staff, setting project budgets and timelines for completion.  Incumbent is a key contact to Sales and Marketing as well as the distributor and final consumer.

• Enforce sound safety and housekeeping practices to achieve best in class standard
• Provide technical support to ensure the factory is operating safely, at the highest quality level and lowest possible cost
• Support the plant achieving budgeted labor efficiency MPO/UPMH
• Responsible for communicating daily with all levels of employees to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals
• Develop and manage the plant capital and capacity plans ensuring on time and within budget
• Develop all requirements for the annual budget, and support plant operations for successful achievement
• Develop detailed plans for new processes and implementations
• Participate and report out appropriately in daily leadership accountability and shift recap meetings
• Drive continuous improvement actions and assist with implementation
• Project manage automation, equipment and efficiency installations
• Drive problem solving and countermeasure action from initiation to resolution of issues
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with operations team to manage and implement engineering changes and process improvements
• Hire, train, and monitor new direct reports to assist in process improvements. This includes coaching, counselling, and managing performance to achieve maximum results
• Participates in interplant, cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical problems
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple complex situations daily and deal with rapidly changing priorities
• Actively participates and drives adherence to the Cornerstone Production System
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Enforce sound safety and housekeeping practices to achieve best in class standard

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in an Engineering management role
• 3+ years people leadership experience
• Strong Project Management experience (capital and non-capital)
• Ability to read / interpret technical blueprints and schematics
• Lean skills including demonstrated capability with Kaizen, Standardized Work, VSM and Six Sigma Belt Certification (Green belt at a minimum, Black belt certification is a plus.)
• Excellent problem solving and project management skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Certification by ASQ as a CQE, CQA, or CQM considered highly desirable
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Microsoft Project or equivalent, Visio, Sharepoint and statistical analysis software
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and people management skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and sit; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear; bending at waist
• The employee is frequently required to stand on hard surfaces, sit for long periods, and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 49 pounds with the use of proper equipment and assistance.
• Subject to fluctuating temperatures within in the work facility, as impacted by the weather

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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