Director Of Process Development Jobs in Wisconsin

Job Title: New Product Development Engineer
Job Location: Franklin, WI
Job type: Full-time
Type of role: On-site
About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a New Product Development Engineer
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.
What You'll Do:
The New Product Development Engineer is primarily responsible for designing and building efficient manufacturing processes, tools, fixture, process aids and equipment. Additionally, serve as the Project Manager for new process and product development efforts. This role is the senior leader for Silicone Technology Development at the Franklin Site.
What We're Looking For:

• Design and build efficient manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, process aids and equipment for new products.
• Lead Project Team in implementation of new designs from concept through validation.
• Provide technical leadership in interfacing with customers on development programs.
• Provide technical assistance and engineering support to manufacturing.
• Train production operators, mentor process technicians and engage maintenance personnel in resolving tooling and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implementation.
• Support flawless launch activities through active participation in MFEA and tool design review.
• Execute validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols.
• Work closely with Project Engineers in new product development activities.
• Document lessons learned and report status of all projects and assignments in a timely manner.
• Complete project and report status in a timely manner.
• Understand and follow the SOP's pertaining to the specific area.
• Understand and follow the Work Instructions pertaining to the specific area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• Observe and promote Company standards and policies on safety, quality and productivity
• Foster teamwork with Operations

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Successful completion Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer-Controls.
• Over eight years of experience in developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team. Potential for promotion to Sr Manager
• Experience with mechanical design of manual fixtures and semi-automatic tooling.
• Solid modeling experience using Inventor or SolidWorks (or similar design software)
• Strong mechanical and controls aptitude and hand-on experience building fixtures
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing (preferred)

Other Skills:

• Excellent (written and verbal) communication and effective human interaction skills.
• Flexible to change, and possess a high degree level of integrity and "can do attitude".
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Able to comprehend college algebra, college physics, basic chemistry, statistics and unit conversion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This physical demand level for this job is considered medium with frequently lifting between 10-25 pounds and occasionally lifting 50 pounds. Exposure to lifting more than 50 pounds is rare (if ever).
The employee may frequently be subject to sustained bending, using hands to finger or handle or touch, use foot/feet to operate machine with constant exposure to dynamic standing/sitting. The employee will occasionally be exposed to static standing/sitting, pushing/pulling(less than 50lb of force), floor to knuckle lift/lower (less than 50lbs), knuckle to shoulder lift/lower(less than 50lbs), shoulder to overhead lift/lower(less than 50lbs),climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders and repetitive bending or squatting.
The following vision requirements apply: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will constantly be exposed to working near moving mechanical parts with frequent exposure to risk of electrical shock. The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet humid conditions, working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold or heat, outdoor weather conditions or travel on company business. The employee will rarely (if ever) be subject to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is considered loud if near operating production equipment.
The employee will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as: safety glasses in the designated areas, hairnet/beard net, gloves when handling hot objects or solvents, jumpsuit, earplugs (when needed) on production floor.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/COMPUTER SOFTWARE:
The employee will constantly use hand/power tools and machine equipment, with frequent use of maintenance shop tools. Occasionally the employee will use a PC with Microsoft Office products, manlift/elevator, forklift and pallet/hydraulic jacks.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!
Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!
It's an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success - not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.
As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.
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