Process Engineer at Johns Manville in Scottsboro, AL

Opportunity Overview

Johns Manville is currently seeking a qualified Process Engineer for our facility in Scottsboro, Alabama. This facility manufactures reinforced Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roof membrane and a selected number of TPO accessories. The plant takes all components necessary to build a TPO roof and assembles them into a system to ship direct to a distributor or building site. The plant consists of three production operations.

The purpose of the Manufacturing Process Engineer role will be to provide technical support to operate a major asset (or technical leadership to a smaller asset) at target regarding output, usage of material and energy by meeting the product specifications. To achieve that goal, the Manufacturing Engineer needs to use a process of data collection, auditing and preventive maintenance which allows the ability to identify deviations quickly and implement corrective measures. Own RCCA analysis should be applied and consequent trials and DOEs are planned, executed and interpreted. Comprehensive evaluations of asset performance issues are supported. Based on performance analysis, raw material specifications will be reviewed on a regular frequency and potentially adjusted to drive the expected performance improvement.

Your Day to Day:

• Perform continuous analysis identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.
• Execute standard control processes and standard operating procedures.
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve the JM safety culture
• Work closely with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues. Shares learnings and findings in a proactive way in the technical community and potentially participates in the JM COE's
• Work with multiple operations / functions to identify process improvement opportunities
• Lead well defined projects and process optimizations in a manufacturing operation
• Provide on-site support during construction and startup to enhance in-plant resource capabilities
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What you Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preference for Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree
• Experience with plastic extrusion highly preferred
• Experience of identifying and implementing process and productivity 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
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Proven ability to make timely decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Light travel required (0-10 days per year)

Applicants can expect to make between $81,000 to $111,000 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 a target incentive bonus under our variable incentive plan.

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 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.