Sr. Process Engineer, NPI

James Hardie•Wilmington, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) leads projects through the Stage-Gate process, guiding products from production trials and concept through full-scale launch. The role works cross-functionally with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and other teams to validate processes, develop tooling, and ensure new products can be manufactured efficiently at scale. It balances near-term production problem-solving with longer-term process improvements so products meet cost, quality, and performance targets while maintaining operational efficiency. The position is based at the manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio, and reports to the NPI Engineering Manager. It may require up to 10% travel to support other manufacturing sites.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 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 processes and help ensure products meet cost, quality, and performance targets.
Travel to other manufacturing sites as needed, up to 10%.