Product Engineer I: Windows & Doors Innovation

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Product Engineer I to lead innovation and problem solving in window and door products, focusing on new product development and improved performance. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and sales teams to translate customer requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, certification compliance, and implementing cost-saving initiatives, with travel up to 15% to manufacturing sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 2+ years of relevant engineering work preferred.
• Experience in fenestration and/or construction will be given priority consideration.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, work in teams, and complete projects.
• Must be able to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Must have strong communication with cross functional teams including engineering, sales, service, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Designs, prototypes, certifies, and launches new products.
• Analyzes current products to ensure specifications are maintained and current.
• Reviews, analyzes, and determines applicability and feasibility of newly proposed products and designs.
• Monitors products to ensure compliance with industry certification program standards (AAMA, WDMA, NAMI, CSA, NFRC, and IGMA).
• Creates and reviews detailed drawings, schematics, prototypes, and data rich reports for coordination with other business teams.
• Manages Engineering Change Orders and Non-Standard Product Requests
• Embraces the role of Product Championand liaises as the technical lead for all projects related to their assigned product lines.
• Visits manufacturing facilities to assist in new product launches, production support, internal/external audits.
• Participates in kaizen and voice-of-customer exercises.
• Visits construction sites to assist in customer service, field testing, and service department support. Occasional homeowner contact may be required.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP

Hand tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Product Engineer I to lead innovation and problem solving in window and door products, focusing on new product development and improved performance. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and sales teams to translate customer requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, certification compliance, and implementing cost-saving initiatives, with travel up to 15% to manufacturing sites and customers.