James Roach
About James Roach
James Roach is a Materials, Process, and Delivery R&D Engineer at Procter & Gamble with extensive experience in engineering and research roles.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
James Roach currently works at Procter & Gamble as a Materials, Process, and Delivery R&D Engineer. He began this role in 2021 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. In his position, he focuses on materials and process delivery within the company, undertaking a range of research and development tasks.
Previous Employment at Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
From 2019 to 2021, James Roach worked at Armstrong Flooring, Inc. as part of the Engineering Leadership Development Program in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. During this period, he managed a team to explore and implement new waste diversion streams at a flagship floor plant, dealing with over 4 million lbs of waste. Additionally, he was responsible for creating and maintaining over 1300 Bills of Materials (BOMs) for company-wide SAP integration and played a significant role in achieving ISO9001:2015 certification by mapping plant and distribution center processes. Furthermore, he led a production line during a union lockout, managing material supply, scrap, and recycling operations.
Internship Experience at 3M
In 2016, James Roach undertook a Research and Development internship at 3M in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This three-month role provided him with valuable experience in the fields of research and development and contributed to his professional growth in engineering and materials processing.
Early Career at Procter & Gamble
Before his current role, James Roach had earlier stints at Procter & Gamble. In 2014, he worked for three months in the Hair Care - Materials & Process Delivery department in the Cincinnati Area, KY. Prior to that, in 2013, he spent four months in the Skin Care Process Development department in the same location. These roles laid the groundwork for his extensive experience in materials and process engineering within the company.
Educational Background
James Roach holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, completed from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish Language and Literature from Purdue University, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. This diverse educational background provides him with a well-rounded perspective, combining technical engineering skills with language proficiency.