Process Engineering Intern - AZEK

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James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12‑week paid internship program is designed to provide real‑world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact.

You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Internship Objective

Build practical process‑engineering experience by supporting manufacturing improvement projects in lubricant reduction, material and equipment trials, downtime analysis, predictive reporting, and other operational priorities. The intern will develop project ownership, troubleshooting, and data‑analysis skills while contributing to measurable plant performance improvements.

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Complete assigned projects on time with clear documentation and results.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, initiative, accountability, and self‑direction.
• Use engineering analysis and plant‑floor observations to identify and support process improvements.
• Present project progress, findings, and recommendations to technical and operational stakeholders

Internship Responsibilities

Process Improvement and Trial Support

• Monitor material usage and support opportunities to reduce consumption.
• Assist with trials involving new materials and equipment, including preparation, data collection, and follow‑up documentation.
• Support manufacturing troubleshooting and improvement activities as priorities are defined.

Downtime Analysis and Reporting

• Assist with downtime tracking and participate in Gemba observations to identify recurring losses and improvement opportunities.
• Organize and analyze operating data using Microsoft Office and Minitab.
• Support automation of predictive reporting to improve visibility to process performance and emerging issues.

Project Ownership and Capstone

• Own assigned work streams from planning through completion, with regular progress updates and documented results.
• Support a capstone project defined closer to the internship; a potential focus is evaluating removal of bottom capping on fascia and riser products.
• Prepare a final presentation summarizing the problem, analysis, actions, results, and recommended next steps.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Engineering or a related discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full‑time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization…