Lean Process Improvement Engineer – CIMS & Capital Projects

James Hardie; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking a CIMS Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma. You will identify waste, improve quality, and reduce costs by leading Kaizen events, mapping value streams, and mentoring staff.

The role covers process improvement, capital projects, and plant process audits, with collaborative work across maintenance, quality, and operations teams. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechatronics, or Mechanical preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer, or Mechatronics Engineer roles.
• Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment and with process automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects with focus on waste, quality, and cost reduction.
• Manage small to mid-size capital projects enabling process improvements.
• Support plant process audits and mentor staff in Lean/Six Sigma practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Process/Mechatronics/Mechanical)

Tools

P&IDs design

Process simulations

Mass & Energy Balances

Equipment sizing

Dynamic simulations

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking a CIMS Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma. You will identify waste, improve quality, and reduce costs by leading Kaizen events, mapping value streams, and mentoring staff.

The role covers process improvement, capital projects, and plant process audits, with collaborative work across maintenance, quality, and operations teams. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of experience are required.