Assistant Product Developer Jobs in Davis, CA (NOW HIRING)

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 http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job Description
The Product Engineer I is an essential member of the Product Engineering Team. The primary objective of this role is to lead Cornerstone Building Brand's focus on innovation and problem solving for the building industry. The Product Engineer works directly with window and door products. This role will focus on creative ways to meet ever-changing customer requirements, with a primary concentration on new product development and improved performance. In addition, the Product Engineer I will discover, lead, and implement revenue generating and cost savings initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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 deigns.
• 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 Champion and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 2 plus years of relevant engineering work preferred.
• Experience in new product development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, work in teams, and complete projects.
• Experience in fenestration and/or construction will be given priority consideration.
• Must be able to handle multiple competing demands.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes, especially as they relate to building products and the construction industry.
• Must possess the ability to make sound decisions, utilizing industry knowledge.
• Must maintain strong communication lines with cross functional teams including engineering, sales, service, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Must possess the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in layman's terms.
• Must have the ability to proactively identify changes in building codes, and trends in customer specifications to stay ahead of industry demands.
• Must demonstrate a strong desire to continuously improve company products and systems.
• Must have exceptional overall computer aptitude, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software. ERP/MRP software familiarity is preferred.
• Must have strong experience, and skill, in using hand and machine tools.
• Up to 15% Travel required

Additional Information
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000-$80,000 + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)
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 plan for 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.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
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.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.