Manufacturing Production Engineer
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Location: Painesville Township, OH, US, 44077-1234
Company: Lubrizol Corporation
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Job Type: Full-time; on-site 4 days per week and 1 remote flexible day.
How You’ll Make an Impact
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.
In this role, you will:
- 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.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- 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.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- 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
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- 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
Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
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