Associate Engineer, EDP
About The Position
James Hardie’s Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a two-year training program for engineering graduates seeking to establish a career with the company. It combines hands-on learning, practical training, professional collaboration, and ongoing mentorship across manufacturing, corporate, and innovation-focused environments. During the first year, participants complete rotational training at a U.S. manufacturing location and gain experience with fiber cement and/or polymer composite manufacturing processes, plant operations, and the company’s innovation and professional development practices. Participants apply their learning to projects supporting manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, optimization, and continuous improvement. After completing the rotational program, participants are assigned to an Operations-supporting role at a James Hardie location in North America. The program provides an engineering mentor from day one, regular check-ins, quarterly training sessions with peers, mentors, and program leaders at the Chicago headquarters and manufacturing facilities, and practical instruction from engineering and manufacturing experts. Participants lead projects that directly affect manufacturing plant operations. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Paper Science, Polymer Science, Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering; graduating in December 2026 or May/June 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Willingness and ability to relocate to any U.S. manufacturing plant, R&D location, or corporate facility as part of 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 first-year rotational training at a U.S. manufacturing location.
- Gain hands-on experience with fiber cement and/or polymer composite manufacturing processes and plant operations.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills to projects in manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- After completing the rotational program, take an assigned role supporting the Operations function at a North American James Hardie location.
- Lead projects that directly impact the success of manufacturing plant operations.
- Participate in quarterly training sessions with program peers, mentors, and program leaders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.
- Day-one medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Vacation and company holidays.
- 401(k) with 6% match.
- Employee Stock Purchase plan.
- Parental leave.
- Wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
