Senior Process Engineer

James Hardie Building Products; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Product discounts

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Volunteer days

Employee discounts

Job summary

James Hardie Industries in Rosehill, near Parramatta, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to own fibre cement manufacturing processes. You’ll lead cross-site process improvement initiatives, apply first principles engineering, and drive efficiency, quality, and cost improvements across multiple lines.

You’ll mentor engineers, partner with Operations, Maintenance and PCI engineers, and champion lean methods and data-driven decision making within a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering preferably, or an equivalent discipline.
• 15+ years’ experience in a process engineering role within a complex, continuous or batch manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of fibre cement manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of pumps, piping systems, instrumentation and their application within industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving root causes of complex manufacturing performance issues.
• Capability to deliver hands-on training and structured classroom-style instruction.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influence skills.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-site process improvement initiatives to deliver gains in efficiency, quality, throughput and cost performance.
• Provide advanced chemical and process engineering expertise, ensuring compliance with standards and contributing to manufacturing innovations.
• Plan, conduct and manage process audits and translate findings into prioritized improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Projects to influence design and capital investment decisions.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion best practice sharing and standardization across sites.
• Utilise data-driven analysis and Lean methodologies to identify root causes and deliver sustainable performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Equivalent discipline

Job description

• Global Building & Manufacturing business with over 137 years of brand presence
• Join a great team where safety is at the heart of everything we do
• Based in Rosehill - 10 minute drive from Parramatta CBD - free parking onsite

• Global Building & Manufacturing business with over 137 years of brand presence
• Join a great team where safety is at the heart of everything we do
• Based in Rosehill - 10 minute drive from Parramatta CBD - free parking onsite

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll have a key role to play as custodian and subject matter expert of Fibre Cement manufacturing processes involving different areas of the operations. With your knowledge of first principles engineering, you’ll lead complex process improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing lines to deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.

This role will work closely with a team of other process engineers, and with key stakeholders throughout the business such as production and maintenance management and PCI engineers.

What you’ll do

• Lead complex, cross‑site process improvement initiatives to deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Provide advanced chemical and process engineering expertise, ensuring compliance with standards and contributing to innovation in manufacturing technologies and practices.
• Plan, conduct, and manage process audits, translating findings into prioritised improvement actions and ensuring timely, effective implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Projects) to influence process design and capital investment decisions that support long‑term business objectives.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing guidance and training to build technical capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion best practice sharing and standardization across all sites, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and industry benchmarks.
• Utilise data‑driven analysis and Lean methodologies to identify root causes, optimise processes, and deliver sustainable performance improvements.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering preferably, or an equivalent discipline.
• 15+ years’ experience in a process engineering role within a complex, continuous or batch manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of – or the proven ability to rapidly acquire deep knowledge of – fibre cement manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of pumps, piping systems, instrumentation, and their application within industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving root causes of complex manufacturing performance issues (e.g., speed losses, yield losses, quality deviations, throughput constraints).
• Able to manage internal process audit programmes, focused on auditing to set standards, and to transfer audit findings into prioritised improvement actions
• Capability to deliver hands‑on training and structured classroom‑style instruction to develop technical knowledge across operational teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influence skills, with the ability to guide decision‑making in a cross‑functional environment.
• Sound analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills, with a focus on data‑driven decision making.

Working @ James Hardie

At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team:

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeksfor secondary carer
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition programme
• Fitness Passport Programme
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self‑development modules via James Hardie University
• Employee Assistance Programme access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.