Manufacturing Production Engineer

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time; on-site 4 days per week and 1 remote flexible day.

As a Production Engineer, you will act as a technical resource for Asset Operations, providing engineering support to enable safe, efficient, environmentally compliant, and reliable operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize unit performance, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

• Provide subject‑matter expertise on unit technology, equipment, and process control.
• Partner with technical and plant personnel to achieve business and operational goals.
• Support site work processes and standard work practices to ensure operating discipline.
• Implement best practices and technologies to optimize unit performance and production.
• Improve operating discipline and plant operating procedures.
• Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) processes as required.
• Assist in troubleshooting and train operating personnel in troubleshooting techniques.
• Collaborate with reliability, maintenance, and improvement engineers to resolve issues and identify opportunities.
• Train and communicate process technology and technical information to plant personnel.
• Lead and contribute to root‑cause investigations for unplanned events.
• Lead and support targeted process and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to monitor and improve performance.
• Identify and close unit asset utilization performance gaps.
• Maintain a personal development plan to support continuous learning and growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of process and/or production engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to successfully complete Lubrizol's Process Engineer Training Program.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging technology and process optimization.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Strong written, interpersonal, planning, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and goals effectively.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across all levels and departments.
• Self‑driven, goal‑oriented mindset with strong influencing capability.

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.

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