Systems Engineer I

Company 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 .

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical requirements and engineering standards for enhancements, new projects, and initiatives. In addition, the position will include being part of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) engineers. This position will require strong technical ability to understand the steel/structural design of metal building systems. This role is very critical for the Engineering department as they will impact productivity, efficiency, lead times, cost, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement technical solutions within the Mueller Design System (MBS) to expand current capabilities and introduce new features.
• Analyze engineering workflows to identify automation opportunities, improve user experience, and increase software efficiency.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to convert engineering requirements into practical software functionalities.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to integrate software solutions with other enterprise systems and tools.
• Act as a liaison between end-users and developers to communicate system needs, challenges, and improvements.
• Coordinate with various departments, including Technical Services, IT, Design, Drafting, and Manufacturing, to ensure system alignment with business and engineering needs.
• Design, execute, and document thorough testing procedures for new features, bug fixes, and system updates.
• Record test cases, results, and identified issues clearly and accurately to support system validation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear documentation of software design decisions, codebase structure, and change history to facilitate future maintenance and upgrades.
• Provide technical insight and feedback on proposed engineering changes and system developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering preferred
• 2 plus years of building design experience or related field
• Prior experience with any metal building software and Tech Requirement development is a plus
• Extensive experience in engineering software development and systems engineering, with 5+ years in the field and at least 1 year in a senior or lead role; industry experience in metal buildings or construction is a plus.
• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in C# and C++.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design principles, and the software development lifecycle, including modernization of legacy systems and platform migrations.
• Database expertise, including integration with SQL Server and Microsoft Access.
• Familiarity with development tools and workflows, such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in debugging, testing, and maintaining legacy systems, with the ability to navigate and improve complex codebases.
• Skilled in designing and implementing automated workflows and rule-based systems for engineering calculations.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional and distributed teams (Engineering, IT, Drafting, Manufacturing, Technical Services).
• Experienced in technical documentation, requirements gathering, system diagramming, and code review for quality assurance.
• Eager to learn and ad