Job Title: Manufacturing Platforms Development Engineer
Requisition Number: MG&A CM-4314
Interest Category: Engineering
Hourly/Salary: Salary
City: Tacoma
State: Washington
Country: United States
Shift: Days
Job Description:
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
You’re the kind of Engineer who is hands on and enjoys working with people. You excel in a fast paced environment and have the ability to deliver sustainable and superior results. You’re known for your technical knowledge, innovation, and analytical approach.
Your ability to design and project manage is the kind of talent we need. And now, you're looking for just the right career opportunity to showcase your talents.
Well then, take a closer look at James Hardie Building Products. As our Manufacturing platforms engineer based out of either Fontana, CA or Tacoma, WA, you will report to the Engineering Manager and will travel as necessary to our other US plant locations. You will spend the majority of your time improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process by implementing new solutions and/or processes and managing small capital projects. You’ll also work in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment where you will have an opportunity to make a difference. This truly is a position where you can determine your own career success. What’s Next? Come Home to Hardie!
Responsibilities:
Interacts with manufacturing plants and other R&D functions to ensure development of viable, achievable processes that can be implemented within specific cost and time restraints.
Leads various projects that support new products, platform improvements, and process upgrades.
Qualifications:
Basic to advanced mechanical design. Basic CAD skills required, advanced or 3D modeling (SolidWorks) and advantage.
Understanding of manufacturing process flow, with process analysis/modeling ability an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to work with and drive cross-functional groups and external partners.
Strong track-record of developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems in a timely manner.
Demonstrated use of project management skills.
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).
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with best-practices principles such as Six Sigma Total Quality Management (TQM) preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of process flows.
Ability to observe and understand existing and new processes.
Ability to observe and troubleshoot process issues.
Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, paper science, engineering technology).
1 to 3 year hands on experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
Experience in the following area/s is preferred:
Paper, glass or steel manufacturing, mining, gypsum, building products or similar heavy industry.
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Requisition Number: MG&A CM-4314
Interest Category: Engineering
Hourly/Salary: Salary
City: Tacoma
State: Washington
Country: United States
Shift: Days
Job Description:
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
You’re the kind of Engineer who is hands on and enjoys working with people. You excel in a fast paced environment and have the ability to deliver sustainable and superior results. You’re known for your technical knowledge, innovation, and analytical approach.
Your ability to design and project manage is the kind of talent we need. And now, you're looking for just the right career opportunity to showcase your talents.
Well then, take a closer look at James Hardie Building Products. As our Manufacturing platforms engineer based out of either Fontana, CA or Tacoma, WA, you will report to the Engineering Manager and will travel as necessary to our other US plant locations. You will spend the majority of your time improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process by implementing new solutions and/or processes and managing small capital projects. You’ll also work in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment where you will have an opportunity to make a difference. This truly is a position where you can determine your own career success. What’s Next? Come Home to Hardie!
Responsibilities:
Interacts with manufacturing plants and other R&D functions to ensure development of viable, achievable processes that can be implemented within specific cost and time restraints.
Leads various projects that support new products, platform improvements, and process upgrades.
Qualifications:
Basic to advanced mechanical design. Basic CAD skills required, advanced or 3D modeling (SolidWorks) and advantage.
Understanding of manufacturing process flow, with process analysis/modeling ability an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to work with and drive cross-functional groups and external partners.
Strong track-record of developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems in a timely manner.
Demonstrated use of project management skills.
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).
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with best-practices principles such as Six Sigma Total Quality Management (TQM) preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of process flows.
Ability to observe and understand existing and new processes.
Ability to observe and troubleshoot process issues.
Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, paper science, engineering technology).
1 to 3 year hands on experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
Experience in the following area/s is preferred:
Paper, glass or steel manufacturing, mining, gypsum, building products or similar heavy industry.
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