About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship focused on New Product Introduction (NPI). You will work on-site in Wilmington, Ohio, during the summer of 2027. The program provides hands-on experience in product development, process optimization, and project management while you contribute to active engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to one or more active NPI projects from planning through execution.
- Evaluate alternative raw-material suppliers and investigate ways to use lower-cost materials.
- Assist with the development of new technology for capstock formulations and new colors.
- Support the planning, execution, and data collection for NPI trials.
- Analyze trial results using statistical methods and document your conclusions, risks, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams.
- Develop technical documentation for manufacturing processes.
- Present your project results and technical summaries to stakeholders and senior leaders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics, Polymer, Materials, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Availability to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Minitab.
- Ability to document technical findings and present them to a technical audience.
- Strong communication skills and a hands-on approach to learning.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilmington, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About James Hardie
James Hardie manufactures fiber cement and fiber gypsum building products. The company serves homeowners and building professionals through the production of exterior siding, trim, and backerboard. It maintains operations across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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