Quality Technician I

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a QA Technician to ensure product quality, verify conformance, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will perform inspections, testing, audits, and documentation to meet customer and company requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in manufacturing or quality, and proficiency with Excel and inspection tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/quality experience preferred.
• Experience with quality audits, inspections, and documentation.
• Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills; ability to read specs and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformance.
• Conduct product testing and document inspection results.
• Monitor CTQ requirements and standard work instructions.
• Perform Layered Process Audits (LPA) and documentation reviews.
• Support Non-Conformance Report (NCR), Corrective Failure Analysis (CFA), and Defect Material Report (DMR) processes.
• Investigate quality issues and participate in root cause analysis activities.
• Assist with containment activities and corrective action implementation.
• Train production associates on quality standards, inspection methods, and customer requirements.
• Utilize measuring devices including calipers, gauges, and specialized test equipment.
• Support customer complaint investigations and verification activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external audits.

Skills

Quality inspections

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Test equipment

Gauges

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com .

Job Description

Base Pay: $20.00

The QA Technician at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for ensuring product quality, compliance with customer and company requirements, and adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) standards. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this position performs inspections, testing, audits, and documentation activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Based on historical quality technician responsibilities, the role includes product verification, quality documentation, customer requirement compliance, and support of stable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformance.
• Conduct product testing and document inspection results.
• Monitor compliance with Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements and standard work instructions.
• Perform Layered Process Audits (LPA) and documentation reviews.
• Support Non-Conformance Report (NCR), Corrective Failure Analysis (CFA), and Defect Material Report (DMR) processes.
• Investigate quality issues and participate in root cause analysis activities.
• Assist with containment activities and corrective action implementation.
• Train production associates on quality standards, inspection methods, and customer requirements.
• Utilize measuring devices including calipers, gauges, and specialized test equipment.
• Support customer complaint investigations and verification activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing, inspection, or quality experience preferred.
• Experience with quality audits, inspections, and documentation.
• Knowledge of quality tools, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281‑897‑7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone‑bb.com. 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 HRCompliance@cornerstone‑bb.com. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.