Plant Engineer
Lubrizol · Clifton, NJ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Lubrizol (chemicals) in Clifton, NJ.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Welding, Painting / coating, SAP, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $124k–$165k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 10 production engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live production postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $124k–$165k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ EHS / safety 40%
- New product launch 40%
- ✓ Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Lubrizol
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from LubrizolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Qualifications
that Enable Your Success
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
- ✓5 + years of experience in manufacturing.
- ✓Experience managing capital projects and leading process improvement initiatives.
- ✓Experience managing multiple projects and overlapping priorities.
- ✓Working knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and process safety regulations.
- ✓Ability to effectively & efficiently communicate both verbally & written in English.
Preferred Qualifications
that Drive you Forward
- ✓Experience working in a chemical plant.
- ✓Welding experience and certifications.
- ✓Any additional accreditation or certification for project management, OSHA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.
- ✓Knowledge of RC 14001, Process Safety Management systems, & CFATS
- ✓Familiarity with OSHA regulations including Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry.
- ✓Experience ASME / NBIC code welding, boiler and pressure vessel repair, or AWS / CWI weld inspection.
- ✓Experience with air-operated diaphragm, centrifugal, positive displacement, and other pumps.
- ✓Experience with mechanical seals and seal pots for rotating equipment.
- ✓Experience with reactors, storage tanks, agitators, and materials handling equipment.
- ✓Experience operating or maintaining boilers, chillers, compressors, and water purification systems.
- ✓Experience with predicative maintenance (ultrasound, IR thermography, oil analysis, or vibration).
- ✓Experience with SAP software .
- ✓Experience with basic electrical / electronic controls and instrumentation
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:
- ✓Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
- ✓Must be medically certified to wear a negative-pressure respirator and other PPE as required
- ✓Will be subjected to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, kneeling, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving and lifting up to 55 pounds.
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.
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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.
Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Plant Engineer , you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving operational excellence through process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. This role plays a critical part in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, enhancing process safety, and supporting production operations. Our Plant Engineers also lead small capital projects to improve plant performance and reliability, while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) standards. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:
- •Lead technical support for manufacturing processes, batches, and equipment (including boilers).
- •Lead the site’s Mechanical Integrity Program and participate in Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews.
- •Manage and optimize production documentation and SOPs.
- •Initiate and manage capital projects, including appropriation requests.
- •Support quality investigations and implement corrective actions.
- •Assist in the introduction of new products, raw materials, and processes.
- •Conduct and coordinate site training, emergency response planning, and safety audits.
- •Support the site’s Process Safety Management Program, RC14001 Program, and CFATS compliance.
- •Maintain and update P&IDs and oversee the Management of Change Program.
- •Back up the Plant Manager and support Production Planning and Warehouse functions as needed.
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 an