Process Engineering Intern, New Product Introduction

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

Materials and Formulation Development

• Evaluate alternative raw-material suppliers for existing formulations.
• Investigate opportunities to increase the inclusion of lower-cost raw materials in existing formulations.
• Assist with development and implementation of new technology related to capstock formulations and new colors.

Trials and Validation

• Support planning, execution, data collection, and validation for assigned NPI trials.
• Assist other NPI engineers with trials to gain a broader perspective of manufacturing operations and development projects.
• Analyze results using appropriate statistical methods and document conclusions, risks, and recommended next steps.

Manufacturing and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, R&D, and other partners to advance project milestones.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing operations across WPC, railing, and PVC plants.
• Develop technical documentation that demonstrates increased understanding of the manufacturing process and assigned projects.

Project Communication

• Manage multiple priorities and provide timely project updates.
• Prepare technical summaries, presentations, and final project documentation.
• Present project results to technical stakeholders and translate key findings for a senior-leadership audience.

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, Polymer, Materials, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach to learning and developing skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience developing technical documentation and presenting to a technical audience.

Pay

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time.

Benefits

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

Schedule

12-week paid internship, full-time during summer 2027.