Process Engineering Intern - AZEK

About the role

As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Build practical process-engineering experience by supporting manufacturing improvement projects in lubricant reduction, material and equipment trials, downtime analysis, predictive reporting, and other operational priorities.
• The intern will develop project ownership, troubleshooting, and data-analysis skills while contributing to measurable plant performance improvements.
• Complete assigned projects on time with clear documentation and results.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, initiative, accountability, and self-direction.
• Use engineering analysis and plant-floor observations to identify and support process improvements.
• Present project progress, findings, and recommendations to technical and operational stakeholders.
• Monitor material usage and support opportunities to reduce consumption.
• Assist with trials involving new materials and equipment, including preparation, data collection, and follow-up documentation.
• Support manufacturing troubleshooting and improvement activities as priorities are defined.
• Assist with downtime tracking and participate in Gemba observations to identify recurring losses and improvement opportunities.
• Organize and analyze operating data using Microsoft Office and Minitab.
• Support automation of predictive reporting to improve visibility to process performance and emerging issues.
• Own assigned workstreams from planning through completion, with regular progress updates and documented results.
• Support a capstone project defined closer to the internship; a potential focus is evaluating removal of bottom capping on fascia and riser products.
• Prepare a final presentation summarizing the problem, analysis, actions, results, and recommended next steps.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Engineering or a related discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Hands-on interest in manufacturing processes, trials, and continuous improvement.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Meaningful projects with business impact
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Exposure to James Hardie culture