About this Process Engineer II role at Johns Manville
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
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.
Position Overview:
The Process Engineer II role provides technical leadership to operate manufacturing assets at target regarding output and usage of material while meeting finished product specifications. This position will lead continuous improvements within the Spartanburg facility in areas of customer resolution, product quality, process capability, product cost reduction, and new technology identification and implementation.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Lead multiple projects and process optimizations in a manufacturing operation
- Evaluate processes and programs to improve product quality, process capability, reduce cost, and ensure employee safety.
- Work with the Process Engineering/Technical Team to implement process changes, conduct trials, and provide new product scale-up support.
- Evaluate new technology to improve process capability and to develop new products.
- Work with the manufacturing/engineering team to transfer new technology, develop and commercialize new products, and initiate best practices.
- Conduct formal root cause and corrective actions on quality complaints and process issues.
- Optimize and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
- Create and maintain knowledge of latest technologies and evaluate for use in current and future processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the site's quality management system.
- Work closely with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues.
- Train and develop employees to provide operational responsiveness and increase operator technical knowledge.
- Provide technical support to a 24/7 continuous process operation.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field (Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, Chemical).
- 3+ years of engineering experience in an industrial process.
- Candidate should have a desire to grow and develop towards operations, superintendent or other management roles within a manufacturing plant.
- Exposure to manufacturing facility safety and quality programs.
- Experience in data analysis and computer applications systems
- Proven ability to identify opportunities and execute improvements.
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in computer applications and data analysis.
- Ability to meet aggressive program deliverables and work in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to occasionally travel (domestic and international) for training and business support.
- Strong technical and administrative skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam
- Ability to work with extended hours as necessary to complete work assignments
Preferred:
- Six Sigma/Lean/SPC experience, Greenbelt/Blackbelt certification.
- Experience in polymer science or textile manufacturing.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to climb stairs and safely access process machinery and controls on a multi-level manufacturing line.
- Must be able to safely lift equipment/material of moderate weight (50 lbs.).
- Must be able to wear plant required Personal Protective Equipment. (respirator, hearing protection, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.)
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Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
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.
