Process Technology Leader, Dispersants & Viscosity Modifiers 1

Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Process Technology Leader for Detergents & Small Molecules in Wickliffe, OH. The role leads a high-performance engineering team, drives MET projects, and partners with R&D to advance robust, scalable processes.

Hybrid work arrangement supports collaboration across sites and functions. The position emphasizes Six Sigma, risk management, and strong leadership to deliver continuous improvements across global operations with a focus on safety and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and/or process development.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing Engineers.
• Demonstrated success in driving change in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Detergents & Small Molecules Process Technology team and drive cross-functional engagements.
• Develop MET-Plus and MET-Prime pipelines with R&D and partners.
• Create MET dashboards to quantify process performance and investment potential.
• Lead scale-up activities and ensure data to confirm product and process quality.
• Embrace LEAN and Six Sigma philosophies to drive improvements and controls.
• Lead FMEAs to manage process and safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with Technology License Agreements and partner surface opportunities.
• Collaborate with plant ops to surface global productivity opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Process Technology Leader, Dispersants & Viscosity Modifiers 1

Date: Oct 25, 2026

Location: Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298

Location:Wickliffe, OH

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

Travel:10-20%

Location:Wickliffe, OH

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

Travel:10-20%

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.

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.

Lubrizol’s Process Technology team reimagines what is possible, delivering safe and sustainable solutions to drive business value and create a competitive advantage. As the Process TechnologyLeader, Detergents & Small Molecules, you will play a critical role in developing next generation manufacturing processes and high-performance engineering teams leveraging latest technologies, creativity, engineering and unit operation fundamentals with contemporary development methodologies.

You will help advance and improve the performance of Lubrizol Additives key process technologies working within our Most Effective Technology (MET) process improvement framework. You will seek out, size up, and resource high impact productivity projects. You will lead the process scale up of new products, tolling and regional localization support and work to attract and develop the next generation of process development engineers. You will support the adherence and application of program management fundaments for all activities where resources are deployed to ensure results align with business expectations.

Lead the Detergents & Small Molecules Process Technology team:

• Cultivate a high-performance engineering team and drive cross-functional engagements to achieve business objectives.
• Identify technologies, partnerships, methodologies to stimulate our thinking, elevate our practices, accelerate learning to enable step changes in performance.
• Work with global business and operations teams to align on process improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Drive standardization and effectiveness of best practice operational, technology development and transfer, and project management processes across all manufacturing locations.
• Identify, resource, and execute high impact productivity projects
• Foster Be Better Every Day improvements to Lubrizol’s process technologies within the Most Effective Technology improvement framework

Develop and implement Most Effective Technology Processes and lead global productivity initiatives:

• Partner with R&D and 3rd parties (Tollers) to develop MET-Plus and MET-Prime pipelines, state of the art process technologies and fundamental process capabilities.
• Develop MET dashboards, Metrics/KPIs to quantity process 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 philosophies and tactics 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.

Develop a high-performance engineering team to enable accelerated learning and business results:

• Partner with Lubrizol’s R&D and other teams for opportunities to enhance engineer capability through Digitization, AI and Generative AI.
• Help enhance member and teams’ creativity and agility through development of effective brainstorming skills.
• Foster lean start-up entrepreneurial 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 is grounded in core engineering fundamentals, core unit operation expertise and engineering skills, LEAN manufacturing, and risk assessment (via FMEA, PHA, etc.)
• 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, and Statistical Tools
• Ensure 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.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and/or process development.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing Engineers.
• Demonstrated success in driving change and delivering resultsin a matrix organization.
• Proven experience 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.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• DMAIC or DFSS Six Sigma certification, green belt or black belt coupled with credible practical application.
• Certifications in project management (e.g. PMP).
• Digital / AI / Machine Learning advanced training, certificates, or extensive experience/case studies.

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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