Engineering Intern, Production Process Improvement

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®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. 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. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary 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 Gain hands-on manufacturing experience while updating Sheets Production documentation to reflect current standards and practices. The intern will build foundational knowledge of James Hardie equipment and processes, learn to navigate and interpret standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support the review and approval of accurate, user-friendly work instructions. By the end of the internship, the intern will: Demonstrate the ability to navigate and understand Sheets Production SOPs and related process documentation. Use print reviews, Gemba observations, and redline procedures to update documents and route revisions for leadership approval. Update 50% of department documentation and develop a training binder for employees who are new to their positions. What You’ll Do: Manufacturing Process Learning Develop basic knowledge of Sheets Production processes and James Hardie equipment. Learn to navigate, interpret, and apply standard operating procedures and related documentation. Engage with employees on the production floor to understand current standards and practices. Documentation and Training Support Review existing department documentation for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current practices. Print documents, conduct Gemba reviews, and capture redline updates based on observed work practices. Prepare revised procedures and supporting materials for leadership review and approval.  Documentation Progress Tracking Develop and organize a practical training binder for employees who are…