Manufacturing Regional Process Technologist

Shape the Future with Us.

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

Shift + Hours: 1st Shift

As a Manufacturing Regional Process Technologist, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing technology across Lubrizol's operations. As a recognized technical authority, you'll lead the development, scale-up, governance, and deployment of safe, sustainable, and advantaged manufacturing technologies that improve operational performance and drive business growth. You'll translate complex manufacturing and business needs into high-value technology strategies, influence key investment and deployment decisions, and drive enterprise-wide adoption of best practices through Lubrizol's Most Effective Technology (MET) framework. Working across operations, engineering, commercial, supply chain, and site leadership teams, you'll deliver innovative solutions that advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

In this role, you will:

Driving Technology Innovation and Business Value

• Lead a portfolio of process development, scale-up, debottlenecking, and manufacturing technology initiatives that deliver significant business value.
• Develop technical strategies, business cases, implementation plans, and success metrics to move opportunities from concept to sustained plant performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence decisions related to project scope, resources, risk, and investment.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, standards, and ways of working.

Shaping Manufacturing Technology Strategy

• Own technology strategies, standards, and roadmaps for selected manufacturing technology areas.
• Lead deployment of Lubrizol's Most Effective Technology (MET) framework to improve capability, performance, and consistency across sites.
• Monitor technology performance, identify improvement opportunities, and guide corrective actions where needed.
• Advise business, functional, and site leaders on complex manufacturing technology decisions and priorities.

Enabling Technology Transfer and Global Growth

• Lead technology transfer, localization, and external manufacturing initiatives to support business growth and supply continuity.
• Define technical requirements for supplier capability, process performance, product quality, process safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and mitigate technical, quality, supply, and operational risks during implementation.
• Develop standards and best practices that enable efficient and scalable deployment across regions and partners.

Advancing Technical Excellence Across the Enterprise

• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex manufacturing, quality, process capability, and raw material challenges.
• Apply expertise in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, scale-up, and process safety to solve high-impact technical issues.
• Strengthen organizational capability by developing standards, sharing best practices, and mentoring engineers.
• Communicate technical recommendations and business trade-offs effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 12+ years of experience in chemical process development, process engineering, manufacturing technology, scale-up, or technical manufacturing leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemical manufacturing, reaction engineering, separations, mixing, heat and mass transfer, process safety, and statistical problem solving.
• Proven success leading large, complex, cross-functional technology programs from opportunity identification through implementation and sustained business results.
• Experience developing multi-site technology strategies, standards, roadmaps, or governance frameworks and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong ability to evaluate technical, operational, economic, supply-chain, intellectual-property, and regulatory considerations when making decisions.
• Experience mentoring engineers, reviewing technical work, and building organizational capability through coaching and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations for leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Colloid Science, or a related discipline.
• Recognized technical achievements such as patents, publications, conference presentations, industry standards, or enterprise-wide technology deployments.
• Lean Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma, PMP, or comparable continuous-improvement and program-governance credentials.
• Experience with advanced process modeling, process control, digital manufacturing, data analytics, or optimization technologies.
• Experience supporting global technology transfer, external manufacturing, supplier qualification, and localization programs within asset-intensive industries.

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

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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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