Principal Engineer

2 days ago


Cary, North Carolina, United States Cornerstone Building Brands Full time
About Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading exterior building solutions provider serving the residential and commercial markets across North America. Our building products are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work, and play.

Job Description

The Principal Engineer will provide structural design of metal buildings and oversee the research, development, and design of engineering projects. This role requires high-quality, on-time delivery of technical deliverables in support of customer-specific requirements, as well as support for continuous improvement programs and productivity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide accurate, easy-to-follow designs or guidance that meet code requirements, manufacturing constraints, and system deadlines.
  • Collaborate and make proposals for production engineering work to make informed decisions in alignment with business strategic plans.
  • Communicate needs and difficulties to Design Engineers and Detailers to assure quick disposition of technical challenges.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering function.
  • Develop and maintain design practices used by production engineers and detailers.
  • Provide technical requirements for design tool development and maintenance.
  • Develop and document technical specifications for Engineering design practice standards and for various design tools.
  • Research building code changes and lead the effort in changing Engineering design approach accordingly.
  • Train and mentor less experienced Engineers.
  • Continually improve productivity, accuracy, and ability.
  • Protect the public by employing sound engineering judgment without being overly conservative in the approach.
  • Provide technical expertise on all applicable building codes, material design standards, company procedures, computer software programs, and industry-sponsored research.
  • Implement Engineering policies and procedures to achieve company objectives.
  • Involve in Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and their efforts to grow the use of metal building design in future code editions.
  • Involve in engineering fixes for problems during the building construction.
  • Provide expert witness in legal disputes.
  • Protect company IP.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of metal buildings industry or related industry experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Experience in industrials, manufacturing, and/or building products.
  • Solid knowledge of Engineering disciplines, process design tools, and procedures.
  • Ability to influence leadership to adopt new ideas, products, and/or approaches.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Good level of understanding of technology, digital solutions, and model-based engineering.
  • Strong process improvement background.
  • Six Sigma Certification preferred.
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong people management, performance management, and knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and engineering management.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Skilled in writing and presenting to senior management.
  • Exceptional PowerPoint and Excel skills.
  • Detail-oriented.
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.

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.


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