Associate Engineer, EDP Waxahachie
About The Position
The James Hardie Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a two-year training program designed for engineering graduates to build a strong foundation for their careers at James Hardie. The program offers hands-on learning, practical training, professional collaboration, and ongoing mentorship across manufacturing, corporate, and innovation-focused environments. James Hardie's dynamic culture and pursuit of innovation create a supportive environment where creativity, inquisitiveness, assertiveness, proactivity, collaboration, and resourcefulness are encouraged. The first year involves rotational training at a U.S. manufacturing location, providing immersive experience in fiber cement and/or polymer composite manufacturing processes, with exposure to innovation culture, professional development, and plant operations. Graduates will apply acquired knowledge to projects supporting manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, optimization, and continuous improvement. The second year involves assignment to a role supporting the Operations function at a North American James Hardie location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Paper Science, Polymer Science, Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Willing and able to relocate to any of our U.S. manufacturing plants, R&D locations, or corporate facilities, including but not limited to Supply Chain, Advanced Manufacturing, Central Engineering, and other business-critical functions, as part of your commitment to career development and program growth
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated work ethic, leadership potential, and initiative through past co-op, internship, campus involvement, or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in rotational training at a U.S. manufacturing location.
- Gain hands-on learning and immersive experience across fiber cement and/or polymer composite manufacturing processes.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills to meaningful projects that support manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Lead key projects directly impacting the success of manufacturing plant operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus eligibility
- Day-one health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Vacation
- Company holidays
- 401(k) with 6% match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Sustainability Initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
