Production & Process Engineering

Process Engineer
Full time

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
The purpose of the Process Engineer's role will be to provide technical leadership to operate a major asset (typical annual revenue of $50MM to $200MM) at target regarding output, usage of material and energy by meeting the product specifications. To achieve that goal, the Process Engineer II needs to establish a process of data collection, auditing and preventive maintenance which allows the identification of deviations quickly and suggests the implementation of corrective measures. Lean, RCCA analysis, 5 time Why and the JM Solve-It method or Keppner / Tregoe, a 6 Sigma approach should be applied where needed. Furthermore, the Process Engineer II will be responsible for addressing improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and the cost of poor quality for the process, leading process optimization and equipment reliability.
Perform continuous analysis identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.
Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve the JM safety culture.
Support the Operations and Maintenance Department efforts to trouble shoot and solve problems. Utilize blueprints, electrical diagrams, equipment manuals, and engineering drawings to assist in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of industrial systems.
Shares learnings and findings in a proactive way in the technical community and potentially participates in the JM COE's.
Responsible for monitoring product quality, investigations of quality problems and customer complaints, direction of SPC and design experiments.
Develops and provides training documents. Aids the Production Department and Maintenance personnel by personal consultations, formal training, and monitoring the execution of policies and checklists.
Understands and helps implement the Edison Site Environmental Policy and Objectives.
Work with multiple operations / functions to identify process improvement opportunities
during rebuilds or major investment projects.
Lead multiple projects and process optimizations in a manufacturing operation, including capital projects.
Provide on-site support during construction and startup to enhance in-plant resource capabilities
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support operations, requiring professional flexibility to address urgent manufacturing challenges.
May serve as a back up to the Production Superintendent and Plant Engineer.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing either as a process, manufacturing, product or continuous improvement engineer and 2 years troubleshooting manufacturing processes
Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements
Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis
Solid project management skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion
Experience with DOE for process improvement
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction.
Some travel maybe required
Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Root Cause Analysis experience
Plastics/Extrusion experience
SAP experience
Power BI
#Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the companys succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.