Process Engineer II

Johns Manville; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 94,100 - 129,400; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the introduction and ownership of a new production asset, bridging project teams and plant operations during construction, installation, and startup.

You will drive capital expansion, startup readiness, and long‑term operational excellence, while building process models, guiding RCCA and Six Sigma tools, and promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience applying process engineering principles in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site point of contact for a new production asset during construction, installation, and startup.
• Provide technical leadership and plant integration to ensure seamless transition from project execution to operations.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup readiness, and operational validation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment with plant standards.
• Act as process owner once the asset is operational, achieving targets for output, quality, and safety.

Skills

Process Engineering

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Equipment Startup

Tools

Six Sigma tools

Job description

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.

Pay Range

$94,100.00 – $129,400.00 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.

The Process Engineer

The Process Engineer plays a critical leadership role in the expansion of a growing manufacturing facility. This position serves as the primary technical and operational liaison between project teams and plant operations during the introduction of a new major production asset, and then transitions into full process ownership once operational.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be deeply involved in capital expansion, equipment startup, and long‑term operational excellence, while also developing broad plant expertise across existing assets. The successful candidate will help shape the future of the facility by driving safe, efficient, and world‑class manufacturing performance.

Why This Role Matters

This position owns the technical success of a major manufacturing asset with significant business impact. From construction through steady‑state operation, the Process Engineer ensures that processes are built correctly, operated efficiently, and continuously optimized to meet performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.

The role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of project execution, plant operations, and continuous improvement, and who wants exposure to end‑to‑end asset ownership in an expanding facility.

Key Deliverables & Responsibilities

Asset Introduction & Project Support

• Serve as the on‑site plant point of contact for all activities related to a new production asset during construction, installation, and startup.
• Provide technical leadership and plant integration support to ensure seamless transition from project execution to operations.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup readiness, and operational validation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment with plant standards.

Process Ownership & Operational Excellence

• Act as process owner once the asset is operational, accountable for achieving output, quality, material usage, energy efficiency, and safety targets.
• Establish and maintain robust systems for data collection, auditing, and preventive process control.
• Define and manage process setpoints for all product types and develop associated operational tools (SOPs, setup sheets, management systems).
• Lead root‑cause analysis using structured problem‑solving methodologies (RCCA, 5‑Why, Six Sigma‑based tools) and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Identify and lead process efficiency, quality, and cost‑of‑poor‑quality improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance current and future processes.
• Develop and refine process models in collaboration with technical specialists to optimize operational performance.
• Regularly review and optimize raw material specifications based on performance data.

Leadership, Knowledge Development & Collaboration

• Train operators, engineers, and technicians on new equipment, processes, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and training materials.
• Build capability across the plant by cross‑training on existing manufacturing assets and serving as technical backup as needed.
• Actively promote a strong safety culture by modeling safe behaviors and engaging teams in safety improvement efforts.
• Share learnings proactively within the broader technical community and contribute to centers of excellence where applicable.

How Success Is Measured

• Safe, on‑time, and technically sound integration of new manufacturing assets into plant operations.
• Achievement and sustainment of target performance metrics (output, yield, quality, energy, and material efficiency).
• Reduction in process variability, unplanned downtime, and cost of poor quality.
• High‑quality documentation, training effectiveness, and operator capability.
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement and problem resolution.
• Strong culture of safety and compliance.