PROCESS ENGINEER - MACHINING

James Hardie
US - Alabama - Piedmont
October 31, 2024
Engineering

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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Onsite from the Prattville, AL plant

As a member of the Plant Engineering Team reporting to the Department Manager, the Process Engineer for Machining is responsible for improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process and managing capital projects.? The Process Engineer may or should have the capability to lead a technical team of engineers at the site.

What You'll Do:

• Understand the waste, speed, and delay design for each product on each machine, then meets or exceeds design by: ?(70%)

• Developing and implementing plans to reduce yield loss

• Creating and updating process maps for each machine; i.e. Identifying and removing bottle necks in process;

• Identifying all delay and developing and implementing plans that close the delay gaps;

• Driving collaboration between respective departments that ensures all issues are addressed and resolved;

• Communicating on the production floor with all associated operators to ensure continuous improvement in the manufacturing process; and

• Networking with other 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; and

• 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; and

• Participating in safety audits.

• Develops and manages capital projects by:? (10%)

• Identifying improvement opportunities;

• Organizing teams to help in research efforts;

• Writing Capital Expenditure Requests (CER); and

• Coordinating and implementing projects.

• Participating in quality audits and meetings.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance.

• Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.

• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.

• Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software).

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, paper science) highly preferred.?Degree must be from an accredited institution. High school diploma is a requirement.

• 3 or more years in a continuous process manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge and capability around mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in reference to automated factory systems - PLCs

• Equipment scoping and design for optimization

• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.

• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of quality, productivity and cost.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload while paying attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team player.

What You'll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!

• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary

• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave

• Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions -

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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