Process Engineer

​​Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Location: Corona, CA

Job type: Full-Time

Type of role: On-Site

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Process Engineer

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the medical device industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

As a Process Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, providing technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing group. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Additionally, to improve existing processes, develop new and cost-effective manufacturing concepts, as well as train process technicians and engage- maintenance personnel in resolving; tooling and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implementation.

What We're Looking For:

• Develop new and cost-effective manufacturing concepts. Lead scrap reduction teams through lean methodologies. Actively participate in value improvement projects.
• Provide technical assistance, process development and engineering support to the manufacturing floor. This includes Extrusion, Secondary Operations, and packaging areas to ensure timely delivery of product and meeting customer expectations on cost and quality.
• Provide technical evidence and responses to customer service/customers as required.
• Mentor extrusion technicians and engage maintenance personnel in resolving, tooling and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implantation.
• Support flawless launch of new product activities through active participation in FMEA, part and tool design reviews, Kaisen and other cross-functional team events.
• Execute validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols for new product, equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Follow SOP on re-validation of existing equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Work closely with internal and external Engineers in developing processes that meet customer expectations on cost, quality, and delivery of new product development.
• Document lessons learned and report status of all projects and assignments in a timely manner.
• Generate, update, and implement process documentation, to include PCO’s, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, sample requests, process, inspection and troubleshooting guides.
• Close assigned CAPA’s in a timely manner.
• Complete project and report status in a timely manner.  Utilize project management tools in establishing timelines, building action item list and completing milestones.
• Understand and follow the SOP’s and work instructions pertaining to the specific area.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Performs other required duties as needed in addition to the essential duties and responsibilities described above.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in the medical device manufacturing and process improvement, including root cause analysis.
• Thermoplastics extrusion, molding and/or assembly process is strongly preferred.  
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Ability to positively communicate and work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Comprehend college algebra, college physics, basic chemistry, statistics, and unit conversions. 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic. 

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