Process Engineering Technician

Johns Manville; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to maintain and improve our manufacturing processes at the Defiance facility. You will audit performance, support machine reliability, and collaborate with corporate teams on testing and development of equipment and products.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting process issues, implementing process controls, driving continuous improvement for productivity, yield, uptime and quality, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of continuous manufacturing operations experience.
• Lean manufacturing and equipment optimization knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude.
• Safety-focused with ability to lead multiple projects.
• Travel 0–10 days per year must be feasible.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct process problems related to metrics, training, and equipment changes.
• Develop and implement process controls using engineering resources.
• Lead standardized processes for productivity, yield, uptime, and quality improvements (ISO documentation).
• Maintain a safe work environment and support downtime planning for maintenance and projects.
• Assist in DOE trials and parameter optimization to quantify improvements.
• Interface with cross-functional teams on equipment, product, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Strong communication

Safety consciousness

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

High School Diploma or Technical School certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

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 $76,300.00-$104,900.00 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 purpose of the Process Engineering Technician's role is to maintain and improve the manufacturing processes of Johns Manville's facility. The Process Engineering Technician will be responsible for auditing the performance of a designated workforce, measurement systems and methods of machine reliability and output. They will also work with corporate teams for machine and product testing and development.

Your Day to Day

• Troubleshoot and correct process problems related to metric and training issues, equipment modifications and raw material changes
• Utilize engineering resources to develop and implement process controls
• Help implement standardized processes for continuous improvement of productivity, yield, uptime and quality including ISO documentation
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment
• Assist in statistical methods and Design of Experiment (DOE) trials to optimize operating parameters and quantify improvements
• Aid with research, approval and implementation of equipment, product and process improvement efforts
• Daily oversight of the process identifying potential solutions to process issues that may include metric and/or training issues, and equipment modification.
• Utilize customer complaint data to implement process improvements and reduce quality issues
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
• Schedule and lead downtime events for preventive maintenance and larger projects
• Will be in charge of developing and managing at least one hourly direct report

What You Bring to the Team

• Associate degree, High School or Technical School diploma with a minimum of 3 years continuous operations manufacturing work experience
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and equipment optimization preferred
• Ability to identify, prioritize and direct production and maintenance operations for day-to-day and long-term production improvement preferred
• Solid project management skills preferred
• May be required to further education in technical functions such as electrical, chemical, mechanical or other engineering disciplines
• Working knowledge of SOP/monitor and setting process perimeters
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated mechanical aptitude)
• Proven ability to lead, plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Fundamental understanding of distributed control systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated focus on safety
• Proven ability to set direction for supervised employees
• Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year).
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds.

Benefits

• 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.

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.