Lead Process Engineer (Experienced Professional)

About the role

Michelin is hiring a Lead Process Engineer for its Synthetic Rubber (ASRC) chemical plant in Louisville, Kentucky. The engineer supports the development and implementation of industrial projects at site level, working with stakeholders to improve safety, reliability, quality and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Support operational teams through process optimization studies, de-bottlenecking efforts and technical contributions to capital projects.
• Work with project managers, operations, maintenance, reliability and technical teams to define and implement functional specifications.
• 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 so projects integrate safely into plant operations.
• Provide technical mentorship and process engineering expertise across the site.
• Collaborate with site and central technical resources to align solutions with Michelin standards and long-term process strategy.
• Support process safety activities such as PHA, HAZOP and MOC reviews, and project qualification and quality planning with the site quality organization.
• Maintain process documentation, update plant drawings and technical records, and review deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, operating envelopes, control narratives and startup documentation.

Required profile

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, synthetic rubber, polymers or other continuous process manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting project startups, commissioning and process performance verification.
• Ability to work effectively in both a plant environment and an engineering office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with external partners, suppliers, customers and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal software systems.
• Familiarity with process control systems, process measurements and industrial data analysis tools is preferred.

What we offer

• Career growth through personalized development plans, mentorship and cross-functional opportunities.
• An inclusive, diverse workplace with options to join a Connected Community.
• Projects spanning sustainable materials to digital transformation.