Lean Process Improvement Engineer

James Hardie Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Paid Time Off

Bonus plan eligibility

Benefits program

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Sparks, NV seeks a CIMS/Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency. You will lead lean initiatives, map value streams, perform root-cause analysis, and mentor staff to sustain improvements across the plant.

The role emphasizes project management, process engineering, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required and a plan supports a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechatronics, or Mechanical).
• 1+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement/Process Engineering roles.
• Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment and understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant CIMS network in quality, efficiency, and RTY improvement projects.
• Identify performance gaps in yield, uptime, speed, and quality; drive projects to close gaps.
• Manage small to medium Capital projects enabling process improvement work streams.

Skills

Process Engineering

Kaizen

Lean/6 Sigma

Project Management

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

P&ID drafting

Process simulations

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Sparks, NV seeks a CIMS/Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency. You will lead lean initiatives, map value streams, perform root-cause analysis, and mentor staff to sustain improvements across the plant.

The role emphasizes project management, process engineering, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required and a plan supports a strong benefits package.