Process Engineer

James Hardie Industries is the world's #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of "Zero Harm" and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity
Join a team driving innovation and excellence across the Asia Pacific region. As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role by executing impactful capital projects, improving process capability through continuous improvement projects, and process audits/assessments.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a business that is continuously expanding and values quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery—while helping standardise world-class performance across multiple plants.

What You'll Do

• Actively promote and uphold safety and environmental standards by participating in EH&S programs, ensuring engineering designs meet regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of safety through training and engagement.
• Produce FEL deliverables for medium- and large-scale capital projects across all APAC sites
• Provide engineering support including process engineering design, safety risk assessments, and commissioning assistance to ensure that project deliverables are met
• Deliver all technical tasks in accordance with project management/engineering procedures and controls to enable completion on time and within scope
• Occasional contractor management in installation and commissioning works
• Collaborate with plant teams to conduct machine process assessments and drive improvement initiatives arising from audits.
• Collaborate with plant PCI Engineers in quality, efficiency, and RTY improvement projects to provide products that comply with customer, government, and corporate requirements
• Assist in product trials and capability studies, design and commission process control systems, and coordinate with Manufacturing, R&D, and other departments to ensure smooth and successful product implementations to market.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience Process Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer in manufacturing environment or related field
• A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures in converting raw materials to finished products
• Strong technical knowledge in process engineering design to achieve required project outcomes
• Working knowledge of the FEL process for Capital Project execution
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma or other Lean Continuous Improvement process key tools and frameworks such as DMAIC, Fishbone, and Control Charts
• Able to generate and review process engineering design documents such as Mass/Energy Balance, P&IDs, and equipment sizing calculations
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills; the ability to make sound judgements based on factual data
• Ability to work and manage time autonomously, remain organised, and set priorities to achieve goals within the desired timeframes
• Ability to effectively drive change in the workplace and build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with Change Management process and requirements
• High level of safety awareness and able to operate in a safe and effective manner

Working @ James Hardie
At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here's What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Ability to take part in an Employee Share scheme
• Fitness Passport Program
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

It's Possible with James Hardie