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Process Engineer

James Hardie


Job Location:

Reno, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80 - 95
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

With over 8000 employees and our U.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 were 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.

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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.

What Youll 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 that reduces scrap improves paint yield and improves laminate yield;

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 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; and

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; 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.

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 Youll Bring:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (mechanical chemical industrial paper science).

1 year of manufacturing experience

What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $80 to $95k. 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.

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

    • 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
    • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
    • Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
    • Purpose. Impact. Community:Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie

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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 veterans 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.

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.


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