Process Engineering Positions

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

Summary As a member of the Pre A/C Department reporting to the Department Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process and managing small capital projects.

Communicating on the production floor with all associated operators to ensure continuous improvement in the manufacturing process; Networking with other Process engineers in all plants to freely share best practices.

Routinely verifies conformance of material being produced to meet or exceed the quality standard by: (10%)

Monitoring lab results; Participating in quality audits and meetings.

Actively leads and supports the plant safety program by: (10%)

Identifying and reducing hazards related to plant equipment;

Monitoring and addressing safety conditions and behaviors; Develops and manages capital projects by: (10%)

Organizing teams to help in research efforts;

Writing Capital Expenditure Requests (CER); Coordinating and implementing projects.

What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, paper science).

1 year of manufacturing experience

Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility

Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays

Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.