Process Engineer

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer supports product development scale up by working across multiple unit operations, including distillation, reaction, flash, and drying processes. The ideal candidate would have a Chemical, Polymer, or Petroleum Engineering background with strong understanding of polymerization processes, from new polymer discovery through full scale manufacturing implementation. The Process Engineering Group plays a critical role in driving long term process improvements at the Firestone Polymers Lake Charles chemical manufacturing Plant.

Responsibilities include the discovery and implementation of new technologies, solving complex and persistent process challenges, contributing to conceptual design for capital projects, and supporting Operations and Technical Service engineers. The successful candidate will be self motivated, collaborative, and capable of prioritizing work to meet performance objectives with minimal supervision. They must be able to both generate and evaluate ideas, applying core engineering principles to develop practical, hands on solutions within cross functional teams.

This position requires a strong plant presence, with an expectation of being onsite at least 4 days per week. A degree in Chemical, Polymer, or Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline is highly desired.

The Process Engineer will leverage their expertise as part of the Process Engineering Group, which plays a critical role in driving long‑term process improvements at the Firestone Polymers Lake Charles Plant. This includes the discovery and implementation of new technologies, resolution of complex and recurring process challenges, contribution to capital project conceptual design, and support of Operations and the Technical Engineering Group.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and a solid foundation in process engineering principles, including unit operations, process simulation, project scoping and design, process and distributive control systems (DCS and/or PLC), quality control/assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with computers, statistical analysis, and engineering tools such as PI, Minitab, Aspen, or similar software
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and management across a wide range of technical backgrounds
• Familiarity with hydrocarbon processing, polymer chemistry, and polymer science
• Experience with process measurement, control, and optimization
• A Chemical, Polymer, or Petroleum Engineering degree or related discipline

Candidates who excel in this role will:

• Proactively identify and recommend innovative improvement projects supported by sound business cases and cost/benefit analyses
• Collaborate effectively across multiple functions by listening, engaging objectively, and working toward shared business goals related to quality, product performance, and value
• Thrive in a small‑ to medium‑sized plant environment
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and visual manner

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in chemical, polymer, or petroleum engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience in production or process engineering within a chemical plant or a refinery environment is preferred.

A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant industry experience is required.

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation;

we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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