About this role
<div><strong><br>Shape the Future with Us.</strong></div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">Location: </span></strong><span style="">Brecksville / Wickliffe</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">Job Type:</span></strong><span style=""> Full-Time / On-Site</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">Travel:</span></strong><span style=""> Yes, both domestic and international</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><span style=""><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">How You’ll Make an Impact</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><span style="">As a <strong>Process Technology Engineer-Estane NA,</strong> you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving innovation and capability advancement in Lubrizol’s Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing. T</span><span style="background-color:white">his role actively challenges the status quo and identifies, validates, and deploys innovative technologies and methods that improve process capability, product quality, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage to Lubrizol. The engineer leads efforts to identify and validate forward-thinking Most Effective Technologies (MET), accelerates new product and process development, and closes competitive gaps through experimentation, digitalization, and advanced problem</span>‑<span style="float:none">solving approaches. A critical part of the role is generating high</span>‑<span style="float:none">quality technical documentation to strengthen knowledge retention and accelerate capability growth across Lubrizol’s global manufacturing network.</span><span style=""> In this role, you will:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><span style="">Most Effective Technology (MET):</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Develop the Most Effective Technology (MET) by Benchmark current practices and external technologies and identify high-impact MET opportunities. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Develop technology roadmaps that push the envelope of TPU manufacturing.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Implement MET to enhance process capability, product quality, and operational efficiency metrics.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><span style="">Process & Product Development</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Lead or support transformative improvements of existing processes, using advanced problem-solving and digital tools like statistical data analysis, data modeling, and AI agent-assisted analysis, to unlock performance.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Support new-product scale-ups through structured experimentation (DOE) and pilot trials that push the boundaries of material performance, manufacturability, and speed-to-market.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><span style="">Manufacturing Authorization (MA) Support</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Provide Process Technology support to the MA process to enable safe, reliable scale-up of new products and process changes.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Reinforce Lubrizol’s safety culture by ensuring the execution of operational risk assessments and the Management of Change (MOC) process for raw material and process equipment changes. Identify hazards, define safeguards, document training requirements, and verify controls and procedures before startup.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><span style="">Technical Documentation & Knowledge Transfer</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Produce clear, well-structured documentation, capturing results, learnings, and future improvement opportunities - helping institutionalize innovation and accelerate onboarding of future engineers.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Develop and maintain technical standards that support MET deployment and codify best practices across the global network.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><strong><span style="">Required Qualifications and Experience that Enable Your Success. </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white"><span style="">Bachelors Chemical/Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">8+ more years of experience chemical, polymer, or specialty manufacturing.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams across global locations.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing high‑quality technical documentation.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Experience in use of advanced problem-solving tools like DOE, SPC, Minitab/JMP, modeling, AI.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Flexibility to attend occasional off-hour meetings with global team members.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry or related field</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">12+ Years of experience in Chemical /Polymer/TPU Process Technology</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">Your Work Environment</span></strong><span style=""><br></span><span style="">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:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Occasional lifting or movement of materials </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style=""> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><span style="">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="">Benefits that Empower You </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Health Savings Account (HSA)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Flexible work environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Learning and development opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Career and professional growth</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal"><span style="">Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement</span><span style=""><br></span><span style="">Learn more at </span><a href="https://benefits.lubrizol.com/"><span style="">benefits.lubrizol.com</span></a><span style="">!</span></li> </ul><p>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.</p>