http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/Fontana,-California-Research-and-Development-Jobs/29259/ View Fontana, California Research and Development Jobs at James Hardie en-us http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/images/jameshardie/jameshardie-logo.gif http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/Fontana,-California-Research-and-Development-Jobs/29259/ 720 Title: R&D Scientist

Job Description: "Position Summary The Research Scientist is responsible for developing new ideas/concepts into practical solutions and implementing them to realize the value of Research & Development (R&D) work for the business. The Development Scientist/Engineer provides mechanically based design of raw materials and new products, evaluates the designs, and provides recommendations for optimum manufacturing. The incumbent reports to a project leader or technical manager. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Research Scientist, responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Clearly understanding project objectives and expected outcomes. • Independently conducting experimental investigations for expected outcomes. • Key data analysis and interpretation with sound understanding and logic. • Making sound recommendations to management and the business based on solid data and business rationales. • Writing reports and delivering presentations to different stake holders at various stages of a project. • Coordinating and/or participating in pilot and factory trials. • Sourcing raw materials for experiments and trials. • Working with people from different groups and departments to implement technology, material or process developed. • Helping and supporting other project teams or groups when needed. Utilizes mechanical/chemical engineering skills to generate new composite building materials using natural, synthetic, or manufactured raw materials through developmental experiment designs, formulation, and testing by: (35%) • Conducting literature survey/reviews through independent research in order to develop new concepts to develop improved, new, or differentiated products; • Using Design of Experiment (DoE) to design and conduct experiments in the mechanical or chemical laboratories to test for fiber cement properties. Such properties include, but are not limited to, mechanical strength, durability, and raw material composition. Testing consists of the following: Mechanical testing includes a three-point bending test, inter-laminate bonds, cube compression, and impact testing. o Durability testing includes freeze thaw testing and moisture movement testing. o Raw material composition testing includes reverse engineering through X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray refraction (XRF), and Loss on Ignition (LOI). • Conducting research and testing to identify and isolate practical solutions to the known formulation associated with a process problem; • Working with a team of peers, engineers and scientists, to develop high-performance cement composites that result in the development of new formulations that have evaluated the feasibility of using raw materials and assessed the durability of the potential raw materials or products; • Effectively conducting data analysis, interpreting the experiments and mechanical tests performed on pilot trial results, and making recommendations based on the results; • Independently planning, organizing, and performing experimental mechanical/chemical testing on the cement composites samples; and • Making sound recommendations to management and the business based on solid data and business rationale. Coordinates and/or participates in pilot and factory trials on new technologies and improved technologies by: (45%) • Independently planning factory trials through coordinating resources (both personnel and equipment) and coordinating the availability of raw materials; • Overseeing the organization and setting up of the DoE and on-the-floor analytical decisions based on the immediate outcomes of the trial and reporting the final trial outcomes; • Partnering with all levels of the organization to implement new technology, material, or processes developed to improve current products and manufacture new products; and • Sourcing raw materials for experiments and trials from outside vendors, developing raw material cost models, designing raw material scoping based on the shipping and vicinity of manufacturing locations, and documenting final raw material specification details for use by the manufacturing facilities as quality and formulation specifications. Utilizes effective project management skills to deliver R&D projects on schedule and on target, as well as assisting and supporting other project teams or groups within the department when needed by: (20%) • Clearly understanding project objectives and expected outcomes through positive interaction with a variety of individuals within the organization so as to obtain all expected project deliverables in accordance with the needs of the business and within the guidelines of any established process involved in order to deliver the desired outcomes; • Developing effective plans for the projects/tasks at hand through effective project planning and organizing and interaction within and outside the team; and • Writing reports and delivering presentations to different stakeholders at various stages of a project. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and

QUALIFICATIONS: may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Quantitative Dimensions Innovative decision making abilities are required to be successful in this individual contributor role. As a team member of the R&D team, the Research Scientist is required to make key decisions in regards to their respective research projects that will have both immediate and long-term impact to the business. Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities: None Scope of Position: The Research Scientist is responsible for understanding project objectives and their impact on the business; developing a project plan to accomplish the project at hand, making recommendations based on the data analyzed and implementing the results. The scope of the Research Scientist position is broken down into five areas: • Understanding project objectives and their impact on business, • Developing plans to accomplish the objectives, • Conducting theoretical and experimental investigations according the plan, • Analyzing results and make recommendations, • Writing reports. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: • Demonstrated material characterization ability in terms of physical, chemical, performance and mechanical properties. • Demonstrated scientific yet practical approach to problem solving abilities. • Demonstrated hands-on ability and capable of setting up an experimental apparatus and rigs in the laboratory. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution. • Demonstrated project management and planning skills. • Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment. • Ability to travel up to 20%, as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: • At least a BS in chemical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering, or material science or chemistry, plus 5-8 years relevant industrial or R&D experience; or • MS in chemical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering, or material science or chemistry, plus 3-6 years relevant industrial or R&D experience; or • PhD in chemical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering, or material science or chemistry, plus 1-3 years relevant industrial or R&D experience. • Internal JH Research employees at least minimum of 1 year work experience in a Scientist III or relevant role at James Hardie. • Experience in the following area/s is preferred: ? Building products industry; ? Material property and performance characterization using mechanical, physical, and/or chemical testing/analysis; ? Formulation and process development; and/or ? Statistics and experimental design.



BENEFITS:: In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Tuition reimbursement; Free lunch Friday; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!

ABOUT THE COMPANY: At James Hardie Building Products we apply our science, research, and cutting edge technology to enjoy our continued status as a $1.5 billion world leader in fiber-cement technology. As the world leader in fiber-cement technology we manufacture durable, beautiful building material products for the residential market. We operate in markets around the world, spanning the United States, Europe, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United States alone, we have 10 manufacturing plants, three regional offices and one research center. For more information about our company and career opportunities please visit our website at: http://www.jameshardie.com/career

DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE: We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership. James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer" Requisition Number: R&D-623 Interest Category: Research and Development Hourly/Salary: Salary City: FONTANA State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-R&amp-D-Scientist-Job-CA-92331/596561/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-R&amp-D-Scientist-Job-CA-92331/596561/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Product Compliance Engineer

Job Description: "Position Summary The Product Compliance Engineer, reporting to the Technical Services Manager, has

RESPONSIBILITIES: which encompass U.S. (primary) and foreign (secondary) building code approvals, submissions, standards development and other code and non-code related business as it pertains to Hardie Building Products and compatible and associated building products made by other manufacturers. The Product Compliance Engineer is also responsible for monitoring the questions received and the responses given by the employees of the 'Hardie Technical Desk' and providing training and guidance as necessary. This position will be expected to work closely with all R&D product development teams during product concept and certification as well as interacting with the business development unit. The Product Compliance Engineer will also provide technical support in the form of design advice, engineering and guidance to the commercial and multifamily segments of the Hardie business. Position Responsibilities Codes and Agencies 25% • Ensure that all North American compliance reports and product evaluations through regulatory agencies are current. Actions involved include: paying fees associated with compliance reports; correspondence with officials, arranging all testing associated with compliance reports, representing JamesHardie® externally to these agencies. Some of the agencies involved include: o ICCES ESR reports o California Division of the State Architect o State of Florida Building Code o Miami-Dade (South Florida Building Code) o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) o Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) o City of Los Angeles o County of Los Angeles o City of New York o Puerto Rico Ministry of Housing (ARPE) • Ensure that non-regulatory agencies are satisfied o Tile Council of America o American National Standards Institute • Oversee JamesHardie® U.S. and Canadian code development within the existing code bodies utilizing ICC-ES and CCMC for these codes (IBC®, IRC®, NBC, UBC™) Product/Mkt/Std's Development - 40% • Product Development o Building Code needs assessment o Code strategy o Product evaluation o Publication with evaluation entities • Business Development o Assist marketing as needed with tests and/or projects that expand or open markets for existing products o Assemble proposals and liaise with external agencies performing tests or writing reports Technical Support -35% • Multifamily/Commercial Segment Level 3 Technical Support o Coordinate the Technical Service Request System (TSRS) o Read and interpret building plans o Solve Technical challenges presented by customers o Obtain and follow through on Technical Service Requests o Obtain and follow through on Engineering work o Communicate and coordinate with engineers on special initiatives required to drive detailed report generation for fastener, design and install methods o Draft Technical Supplements and Technical Bulletins to address gaps in installation techniques long term Quantitative Dimensions Responsible for the Technical Services budget revolving around existing products. This includes but is not restricted to the following items: • Codes compliance reports - If this responsibility is not properly attended to the business may become unable to sell its products or participate in the most efficient means of commerce. This person has major decision making authority and steering accountability for Codes maintenance. • Product evaluation reports - If this responsibility is not properly attended to the release for sale of new and existing products may be jeopardized causing potentially a large revenue upset. • Standards development - This is a major responsibility of this position as standards development can establish a platform upon which Hardie, and its competitors, make, market and sell their products. • Technical support (commercial and MF) - This is a major responsibility to the Hardie Commercial Business, a large majority of commercial / MF jobs require customized design advice. Without this support there is a high likelihood to loose out to competitive products in the commercial segment. • 3rd party quality control - Of a more minor importance, control and management of the 3rd party quality control ensures that Hardie's day-today business will not be disrupted due to issues within the plants relative to QA/QC. • Engineering consultation - This area is also of minor importance and will help facilitate Codes, Product Evaluations, Standards development, and, may provide a customer satisfaction quotient when engineering consultation is employed to solve a JH produce installation or usage related problem. • Membership Fees - Of minor importance and proper attention insures that there will be no disruption in services provided. Influence over New Product Development budgeting via consultation with Product Managers. The Product Compliance Engineer is the liaison with external testing agencies and engineers. Therefore all invoices are passed by the Product Compliance Engineer prior to the Technical Services Manager. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals including Plant Operators, Engineers, Research and Development staff Sales & Marketing, upper level management • Very good communication skills, ability to organize data into written reports and oral presentations • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision after goals are defined • Ability to negotiate contracts and gain compliance • Ability to strategize long term • Experience with Auto CAD • Experience with Revit / BIM would be ideal • Product specification writing • Excellent organizational skills • Thoroughness and attention to detail is critical • Good technical writing skills and the ability to read and comprehend technical documents. • Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. • Ability to assess and redirect engineering efforts in a continually changing environment. • Ability to work on technical problems of diverse scope and complexity and foresee and evaluate various outcomes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: For successful performance in this position, the incumbent will need to possess the following experience/skills, education: • 4-5 years experience in commercial or multi business - i.e. estimator, tech specialist • Engineering or Engineering Technologist background ideal Complementary: • Experience in the following disciplines (Keywords below): o Quality Engineering or Management o Product Compliance Engineering or Management o Test Engineering (within a lab) o Research Engineering o Reliability Engineering o Architecture o Construction Technology o Structural Engineering o Civil Engineering



BENEFITS:: In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!

ABOUT THE COMPANY: At James Hardie Building Products we apply our science, research, and cutting edge technology to enjoy our continued status as world leader in fiber-cement technology. As the world leader in fiber-cement technology we manufacture durable, beautiful building material products for the residential market. We operate in markets around the world, spanning the United States, Europe, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information about our company and career opportunities please visit our website at: http://www.jameshardie.com/career

DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE: We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership. James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer" Requisition Number: R&D-645 Interest Category: Engineering Hourly/Salary: Salary City: FONTANA State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Product-Compliance-Engineer-Job-CA-92331/596565/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Product-Compliance-Engineer-Job-CA-92331/596565/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description: "Position Summary The position will be responsible for providing financial analysis for the Commercial Services Group and providing financial leadership on engineering projects as required by the Company. This role requires a high level of decision making skills. Candidate, will be required to make recommendations for managerial decision making based on analytical insights. Candidate will be involved in providing detailed financial analysis to the Commercial Services Group. He will be required to work with project managers to develop cost models for new products and processes, reviewing and providing financial advice on capital projects. He will also be responsible for facilitating the development of SG&A budgets and capital budgets for the Commercial Services Group. Position Responsibility Guidelines • Developing capital budgets for Engineering projects, including getting bids from equipment manufacturers. • Develops integrated financial analysis tools to be used for modeling the financial performance of the Purchasing, R&D and Manufacturing Engineering organizations by: - Developing cost models and analysis for new products - Providing financial and analytical support on product trials - Performing cost benefit analysis for Engineering and R&D projects • Assists in the analysis of new capital investment proposals for Manufacturing Engineering Group by: - Developing project cost models - Reviewing investment analysis - Reviewing CER • Responsible for internal reporting of performance of the Engineering Group (including MG&A reports/analysis and all other management reporting requirements. • Develops and maintains planning and budgeting systems and controls for the Engineering Group by: - Developing budgeting tools - Developing annual expense and capital budgets • Assist in the development of monthly raw material requirement forecast. • Responsible for all procurement related activities for the Engineering group. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 1. Demonstrated ability to successfully analyze financial data (e.g., validity of data including balance sheet account balance, profit and loss variance, volume trends, and return on investments), including creating spreadsheets with the information, explaining variances, identifying issues, and making appropriate recommendations. 2. Demonstrated ability to successfully apply forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyze information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re-planning, and controlling actual results versus budget. 3. Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion. 4. Demonstrated operational accounting background (cost accounting, including project costing) 5. Excellent analytical and decision making skills 6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution. 7. Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, pivot tables & V Lookups, and other financially-related and proprietary software). 8. Teamwork/Collaboration expertise with significant experience in team/project-oriented activities. 9. Demonstrated experience in ERP systems software (SAP preferred) 10. Ability to communicate cost & financial information to all levels across the business

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Bachelors degree in Engineering and Finance or Accounting (advanced degree preferred) • 3 + years experience in financial analysis, in a manufacturing environment. (Building or industrial products a preferred • 5 + years experience in Engineering and Operations, in a manufacturing environment. (Building or industrial products a preferred." Requisition Number: FINANCE-682 Interest Category: Accounting / Finance Hourly/Salary: Salary City: FONTANA State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Sr_-Financial-Analyst-Job-CA-92331/621254/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/FONTANA-Sr_-Financial-Analyst-Job-CA-92331/621254/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS