Engineering Intern

James Hardie Corporation; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Career development resources

Networking opportunities

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Texas is offering a 12-week paid internship in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. You will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work on real projects that drive measurable results.

You will apply problem-solving and communication skills, lead a capstone project by internship end, and receive mentorship, professional development resources, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• GPA at least 3.0.
• Available for 12 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with operators, supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional teams to understand plant operations.
• Participate in Daily Management System (DMS) activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify improvement opportunities and operational challenges, then develop practical solutions.
• Analyze issues and develop solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, or efficiency.
• Collaborate to evaluate and implement process improvements.
• Lead or support improvement projects from identification through execution and presentation of results.

Skills

Strong academic performance

Available to work full-time

Authorization to work in the United St

Education

Bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline

Job description

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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 8,000 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, we’re 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.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com .

As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Internship Objective

Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement by identifying plant challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive measurable results. The intern will apply problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to support operational improvements and enhance plant performance.

By the end of the internship, the intern will independently lead and complete a capstone project, delivering a sustainable solution to a real business challenge and presenting project outcomes, recommendations, and business impact to plant leadership.

What You’ll Do:

Internship Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with operators, supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional teams to gain a broad understanding of plant operations.
• Participate in Daily Management System (DMS) activities and support ongoing operational and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Observe processes with a fresh perspective to identify improvement opportunities and operational challenges.
• Analyze issues and develop creative, practical solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, or efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to evaluate and implement process improvements.
• Lead or support improvement projects from identification through execution and presentation of results.

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time.

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay
• Meaningful projects with business impact
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Networking opportunities and skill development

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, veteran's 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.