Sr. Process Engineer, NPI

James Hardie•Wilmington, OH

2d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) leads NPI projects through the Stage-Gate process, moving products from concept and production trials to full-scale launches. The role partners with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to validate processes, develop tooling, and ensure new products can be manufactured at scale. It balances short-term production problem-solving with long-term process improvement while supporting cost, quality, performance, and operational-efficiency targets. The position is based at James Hardie’s manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio, and reports to the NPI Engineering Manager. Travel to other manufacturing sites may be required, up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in engineering or product development.
Expertise in process optimization and development.
Ability to manage and execute projects while meeting key deliverables on time.
Effective communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.
Proven ability to solve problems using standardized tools and drive sustainable improvements.
Ability to travel up to 10% to support other manufacturing sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience in polymer manufacturing processes, such as HDPE, PVC, or similar thermoplastic extrusion, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead NPI projects from production trials through full-scale launches.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs are ready for scalable, efficient manufacturing.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term improvements.
Manage tooling development and oversee production scale-up.
Optimize processes to reduce costs and improve quality.
Validate manufacturing processes and support product manufacturability.