Lead Process Engineer (Experienced Professional)

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A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high-quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opportunity at our Synthetic Rubber (ASRC) chemical plant in Louisville, KY for a Lead Process Engineer to leverage their industrial expertise to support the development and implementation of industrial projects at the site level. This position aligns directly with Michelin's core values in creating a quality product that delivers value to its customers. The Lead Process Engineer will define and develop process solutions through a collaborative approach with stakeholders to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance while delivering value to both customers and business operations teams.

If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by, you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires.

A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support operational teams through process optimization studies, de-bottleneck efforts, and technical contributions to capital projects.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, operations, maintenance, reliability, and technical teams to define and implement functional specifications that achieve project objectives.
• Develop process design packages including process descriptions, design calculations, equipment specifications, control philosophies, mass and energy balances, and process engineering studies.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities to ensure projects are safely and successfully integrated into plant operations.
• Provide technical mentorship and process engineering expertise across the site as needed.
• Collaborate with site and central technical resources to ensure solutions align with Michelin standards and long-term process strategy.
• Support process safety activities including PHA, HAZOP, MOC reviews, and other risk assessments.
• Support project qualification and quality planning activities in partnership with the site quality organization.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and support updates to plant drawings and technical records.
• Review and verify process engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, operating envelopes, control narratives, and startup documentation.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, synthetic rubber, polymers, or other continuous process manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work effectively both in a plant environment and in an engineering office setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting project startups, commissioning activities, and process performance verification.
• Effective problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and process/product relationship knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems.
• Familiarity with process control systems, process measurements, and industrial data analysis tools is preferred.
• Attention to detail, data accuracy.

Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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