Global Process Technology Leader - Engineered Polymers

Location: Wickliffe, OH

Job Type : Full-Time (4 days on site, 1 day remote)

Travel Requirments : 15-20%

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.

The Global Process Technology Lead is a strategic leadership role responsible for advancing Lubrizol’s manufacturing technology capabilities across the Engineered Polymers and Medical businesses. This leader will drive the development and deployment of best-in-class process technologies, accelerate innovation, and deliver productivity, sustainability, and operational performance improvements across a global manufacturing network.

Leading a team of process development engineers, this role will champion Lubrizol’s Most Effective Technology (MET) strategy, drive process scale-up and commercialization efforts, and partner closely with global operations teams to optimize asset performance and support regional growth initiatives. The Team Lead will play a key role in translating innovation into manufacturing excellence while ensuring disciplined execution, strong program management, and alignment with business objectives.

Success in this role requires a combination of technical expertise in TPU and medical polymers, strong engineering leadership, and the ability to build high-performing teams and cross-functional partnerships. This individual will help shape the future of Lubrizol’s manufacturing technology platform while developing the next generation of engineering talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across One Lubrizol.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Leads the Global TPU/Medical Process Technology team:
  • Work with global business and operations teams to align on process technology and productivity initiatives.
  • Manage engineering team and cross-functional engagements to achieve business objectives.
  • Make the Process Technologies purpose statement a reality, driving performance and continuous improvement.
  • Identify technologies, partnerships, methodologies to stimulate our thinking, elevate our practices, accelerate learning to enable step changes in performance.
  • Drives standardization and effectiveness of best practice operational, technology development and transfer, and project management processes across all global Engineered polymers manufacturing locations.

• Develop and Implement Most Effective Technology Processes and Lead Global Productivity initiatives
  • Partner with R&D and 3rd parties (Tollers) to develop METPlus and Prime pipelines, state of the art process technologies and fundamental process capabilities.
  • Develop MET dashboards, Metrics/KPIs to quantity performance, potential with investment and improvement with development. Deliver identified value in MET dashboard available by upgrading facilities.
  • Identify technologies required for pilot process improvements and partner with broader Manufacturing Technology teams to secure necessary equipment and pilot process to enable accelerated learning.
  • Lead scale-up activities with special focus on generating required data confirming product and process quality and capability.
  • Embrace Lean and Design for Six Sigma initiatives to ensure data driven and systematic approaches to driving improvements and especially that effective controls are implemented to maintain gains.
  • Lead product and process FMEAs to ensure effective management of risk, ensuring all process risks and operator health and safety risks are mitigated during lab, pilot plant and plant work.
  • Accountable for compliance and execution of Technology License Agreements with external partners as appropriate.
  • Partner with plant operations to create an effective process to surface and prioritize global productivity and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Lead execution of focus projects while also understanding where else insights gained can be leveraged elsewhere.

• Develop 21st Century Engineer global engineering team to enable accelerated learning and business results
  • Work with Lubrizol’s R&D teams for opportunities to enhance engineer capability through Digitization, AI and Generative AI
  • Work to enhance member and teams’ creativity and agility through development of effective brainstorming skills.
  • Foster lean start-up thinking and team mindsets with focus on minimally viable products and effective build, measure, learn cycles of learning.
  • Drive superior teaming and facilitation skills ensuring desired stakeholder experiences
  • Ensure team are grounded in core engineering fundamentals, core unit operation expertise and engineering skills and risk assessment (FMEA)
  • Work to elevate Six Sigma competencies to include Process Mapping, Measurement System Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Process Capability/Control Charts, Multi-variate analysis/Components of Variation, Design of Experiments, House of Quality and Statistical Tools

• Ensures high competency and demonstrated proficiency in applying first principles of chemistry and engineering, formal and organized problem solving, application of statistics and design of experiments, project management and execution, and technical documentation and report writing.
  • Lead the hiring and development of Engineering talent.

• Provides Manufacturing Plant Support:
  • Work to support and ensure operations teams are achieving global METBase performance standards.
  • Supports localization efforts as required.

• Provide Regional PT Leadership:
  • Leverage in-region presence to support/lead PT in-region deliverables

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university, or an advanced degree in Chemistry with 7+ years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• Three to four years’ experience managing high level Engineers is a plus.
• Seven plus years of experience in process development and/or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Engineered resin, polymers chemistry and manufacturing processes. Subject matter expertise is preferred.
• TPU experience preferred and considered a plus.
• cPVC process knowledge, for resin and compound
• Demonstrated success in driving change and delivering results in a matrix organization.
• Record developing teams to deliver on their potential.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Sound project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset.

Considered a Plus:

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Colloid Science or Chemistry.
• Subject matter expertise in Engineered Polymers including chemistry, manufacturing processes, and unit operations.
• DMAIC or DFSS Six Sigma certification, green belt or black belt coupled with credible practical application
• Certifications in project management (e.g. PMP)

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 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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