The Lubrizol Corporation · 2 days ago
Senior Process Engineer - Plastic Extrusion
Corona, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expThe Lubrizol Corporation is a specialty chemical company that delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility and improve wellbeing. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will provide technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing group, focusing on improving processes and developing new manufacturing concepts.
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Responsibilities
Drive an overall improvement of our extrusion processes: increased safety, increased quality, reduced scrap
Conceive and develop new cost-effective manufacturing concepts using lean methodologies
Engage maintenance personnel in resolving process and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implementation
Participate and provide technical expertise our manufacturing floor including Extrusion, Secondary ops, assembly and packaging
Drive our processes to meet customer cost and quality requirements
Lead flawless launches of new product activities through active participation in FMEA, PFD, part and tool design reviews, Kaisen and other cross-functional team events
Provide technical evidence and responses to customer service/customers as required
Mentor extrusion technicians and engage maintenance personnel in resolving, tooling and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implantation
Drive validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols for new product, equipment, tooling and processes as directed
Follow SOP on re-validation of existing equipment, tooling and processes
Work closely with internal and external Project Engineers in developing processes that meet customer expectations on cost, quality and delivery of new product development
Document lessons learned and report status of all projects and assignments in a timely manner
Generate, update and implement process documentation, to include PCO’s, operator work instructions, manufacturing procedures, sample requests, process, inspection and troubleshooting guides
Close assigned CAPA’s in a timely manner
Complete projects and report status in a timely manner. Utilize project management tools in establishing timelines, building action item list and completing milestones
Understand and follow the SOP’s pertaining to the specific area
Understand and follow the work instructions pertaining to the specific area
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Assists cost accounting in establishing new or revised standard costs for new or existing product lines
Support the conversion of small –scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical engineering or related field
2-3 Years technical experience with thermoplastics extrusion
Experience with plastic extrusion processes
Experience with Root cause analysis, Six Sigma tools
Excellent (written and verbal) communication and effective human interaction skills
Preferred
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (strongly preferred)
Lean Manufacturing (strongly preferred)
Benefits
6% bonus
Company
The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-03-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Rebecca Liebert
President and CEO
Keith Corkwell
President, Lubrizol Additives
Recent News
2025-12-08
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