Process Engineer

Construction Association of Michigan; Waterville Township (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville in Ohio is seeking a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the Waterville plant floor. You will work with operators and production teams to map processes, collect data, and implement improvements through DOE trials and RCCA investigations.

The role emphasizes safety and reliability while advancing manufacturing performance. This entry-level friendly opportunity invites engineers early in their careers to grow technical expertise, participate in cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a relevant technical field with at least 1 year of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis.
• Proven results orientation with the ability to lead key projects to successful completion.
• Experience with DOE for process improvement.
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills across a broad range of employees.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible and engaged presence on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators and production teams to understand processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Execute and support standard process controls, operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe behaviors and actively supporting safety improvement efforts.
• Participate in root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and develop sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Plan, execute, and analyze process trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) activities to improve manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and technical teams to resolve process‑related challenges.
• Identify and lead process optimization projects that improve efficiency, reliability, quality, and cost performance.
• Support equipment installations, plant construction activities, and startup efforts as needed.
• Share technical learnings and best practices across the organization and participate in broader technical communities.
• Assist in evaluating asset performance and optimizing raw material usage to support operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process improvement

DOE

Data analysis

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Decision making

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Process Engineer

Waterville Plt 7 OH

Full time

Pay Range

$75,800.00-$104,200.00 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.

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.

Your Day-to-Day

• Be a visible and engaged presence on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators and production teams to understand processes and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.


• Execute and support standard process controls, operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe behaviors and actively supporting safety improvement efforts.


• Participate in root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and develop sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.


• Plan, execute, and analyze process trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) activities to improve manufacturing performance.


• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and technical teams to resolve process‑related challenges.


• Identify and lead process optimization projects that improve efficiency, reliability, quality, and cost performance.


• Support equipment installations, plant construction activities, and startup efforts as needed.


• Share technical learnings and best practices across the organization and participate in broader technical communities.


• Assist in evaluating asset performance and optimizing raw material usage to support operational excellence.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a relevant technical field with a minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing.


• Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements.


• Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis.


• Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion.


• Experience with DOE for process improvement.


• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members.


• Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees.


• Proven ability to make timely decisions.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.


• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.


• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility and may include exposure to cold, heat, elevated noise levels, moving mechanical equipment, heights, dust, mist, gases, fumes, extensive walking, and climbing.

Why Johns Manville?

This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career who is eager to build technical expertise, gain hands‑on manufacturing experience, and develop into a future leader. You'll have opportunities to work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and make a measurable impact on plant performance while advancing your career with an industry leader.

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.


• Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

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.

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.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

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.