Process Engineer I

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

$74,200.00-$102,000.00 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.

We are seeking a results-driven Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for a major manufacturing asset. This role is responsible for optimizing output, material and energy usage, and ensuring product quality through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement. The Process Engineer will lead root cause investigations, design and execute trials and DOE studies, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive performance enhancements and operational excellence.

Your Day to Day:

• Conduct ongoing performance analysis to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Execute and maintain standard control processes and operating procedures to ensure consistent production quality.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture by modeling safe behaviors and actively participating in safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve technical issues and share learnings across the organization.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives across multiple operations and functions.
• Manage and execute well-defined projects and process optimizations within the manufacturing environment.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and startup phases to enhance plant capabilities.
• Regularly review and adjust raw material specifications based on performance analysis to meet production targets.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing.
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including complex data analysis and root cause investigation.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) for process optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong project management and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• 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.

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. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

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.