Process Engineer II

Who We Are

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. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$90,200.00-$124,000.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. 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. 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. Together with the electrical engineers, process control architecture will be developed and tuned. In collaboration with the specialists at JMTC, process modeling systems get developed and implemented to further optimize the efficiency of the operations. Based on performance analysis, raw material specifications will be reviewed on a regular frequency and potentially adjusted to drive the expected performance improvement.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Work with the manufacturing/engineering team to transfer new technology, develop and commercialize new products, and initiate best practices
• Evaluate processes and programs to improve product quality, process capability, reduce cost, and ensure employee safety
• Process optimization and troubleshooting the manufacturing process
• Conduct formal root cause and corrective actions on quality complaints and process issues
• Developing projects and project justifications
• Interact with customers as required for product complaints and fitness for use issues
• Evaluate new technology to improve process capability and to develop new products
• Work with raw material suppliers on quality issues and new raw material developments and conduct in plant trials
• Interact with customers as required for new product development and product improvements
• Assist in the development and implementation of the site's monthly quality training program
• Lead site product stewardship initiatives and work with corporate product stewardship team
• Develop training for new and existing technologies

What You Bring to the Team:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Ceramic, Electrical or relevant field)
• 3+ years of engineering experience in related technical or manufacturing process
• Experience in data analysis and computer applications systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in manufacturing facility safety and quality programs
• Strong technical and administrative skills
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Ability to travel 20%, domestically and internationally on Company business
• Ability to work with extended hours as necessary to complete work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to find technical solutions
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• 3+ years of engineering experience in related technical or manufacturing process
• Experience in data analysis and computer applications systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in manufacturing facility safety and quality programs
• Strong technical and administrative skills.         

Additional consideration given for:  

• Six Sigma Certification, preferred

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.