Process Engineer in Llandysul

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range: $75,800.00-$104,200.00 Annual. This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Process Engineer provides technical support and process leadership to ensure manufacturing assets operate at optimal performance in terms of output, material usage, energy efficiency, and product quality. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving process performance through data analysis, auditing, and preventive practices, enabling rapid identification of deviations and implementation of corrective actions. The Process Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCCA), experimentation (DOE), and performance optimization, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational effectiveness and sustain long-term results.

Your Day to Day:

• Process Monitoring & Optimization: Perform continuous analysis of manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions. Monitor and maintain process performance to meet output, efficiency, and product specification targets. Execute standard control processes and ensure adherence to established operating procedures.
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Utilize data collection, auditing, and preventive maintenance practices to detect deviations and performance gaps. Lead or support root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement sustainable solutions. Design and execute trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize processes and validate improvements. Conduct comprehensive evaluations of asset performance and recommend data-driven improvement strategies.
• Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership: Lead defined process improvement initiatives and optimization projects within manufacturing operations. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency, quality, and cost improvements. Review and adjust raw material specifications based on performance data to drive process effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Technical Support: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues. Share insights, learnings, and best practices within the technical community and participate in Centers of Excellence (COEs) as applicable. Provide on-site technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Safety & Operational Excellence: Actively support and promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe behaviors and participating in safety initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance and operational standards.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing.
• Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills including complex data analysis.
• Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions.
• Experience with DOE for process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees.
• Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to off-hours issues in support of a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

Work Environment: Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility. May be exposed to conditions such as temperature extremes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, fumes, and frequent physical activity (walking, climbing, etc.).

Benefits: Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees. Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs. Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritises the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion: Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.