Associate Engineer, EDP
About The Position
The James Hardie Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a two-year training program for engineering graduates designed to build a strong foundation for a career at James Hardie. The program provides 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, gaining immersive exposure to fiber cement and/or polymer composite manufacturing processes, plant operations, and James Hardie’s innovation culture. They apply their learning to projects supporting manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, optimization, and continuous improvement. In the second year, participants are assigned to an Operations-supporting role at a James Hardie location in North America. The program includes an engineering mentor from day one, regular check-ins, quarterly training with peers, mentors, and program leaders at the Chicago headquarters and manufacturing facilities, and practical training from engineering and manufacturing experts. Participants lead projects that directly affect manufacturing plant operations. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, 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.
- Willing and able to relocate to any U.S. manufacturing plant, R&D location, or corporate facility, including business-critical functions.
- 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
- Complete 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 supporting manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Transition after the rotational program into an assigned role supporting the Operations function at a North American James Hardie location.
- Participate in mentoring, regular check-ins, and quarterly training sessions.
- Lead projects that directly impact the success of manufacturing plant operations.
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
