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Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.
Job Category
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
The Process Engineer supports product development scale up by working across multiple unit operations, including distillation, reaction, flash, and drying processes. The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of polymerization processes, from new polymer discovery through full scale manufacturing implementation. The Process Engineering Group plays a critical role in driving long term process improvements at the Firestone Polymers Lake Charles Plant. Responsibilities include the discovery and implementation of new technologies, solving complex and persistent process challenges, contributing to conceptual design for capital projects, and supporting Operations and Technical Service engineers. The successful candidate will be self motivated, collaborative, and capable of prioritizing work to meet performance objectives with minimal supervision. They must be able to both generate and evaluate ideas, applying core engineering principles to develop practical, hands on solutions within cross functional teams. This position requires a strong plant presence, with an expectation of being onsite at least 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Exemplify Bridgestone’s Safety First, Always mission statement and actively promote a safety minded work culture
- Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement projects
- Identify and implement process control improvements
- Facilitate and oversee production trials for new polymer products and process technologies
- Collaborate closely with the Akron-based Product Development Group and scale-up new chemistries and processes
- Solve process problems, debottleneck, and optimize plant performance through statistical analysis of process data and hands-on interaction with plant personnel
- Prepare and deliver project updates and presentations to plant leadership and Bridgestone Americas senior management
- Work effectively with operations and production personnel, maintenance teams, technicians, vendors, contractors, and other engineers to execute responsibilities
- Scope projects and support the capital project team through conceptual design, pre-engineering, and construction of new equipment
- Supervise start-up and commissioning of new equipment
- Develop and revise operating procedures as required
The Process Engineer will leverage their expertise as part of the Process Engineering Group, which plays a critical role in driving long-term process improvements at the Firestone Polymers Lake Charles Plant. This includes the discovery and implementation of new technologies, resolution of complex and recurring process challenges, contribution to capital project conceptual design, and support of Operations and the Technical Engineering Group.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
- Proven problem-solving abilities and a solid foundation in process engineering principles, including unit operations, process simulation, project scoping and design, process and distributive control systems (DCS and/or PLC), quality control/assurance, and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with computers, statistical analysis, and engineering tools such as PI, Minitab, Aspen, or similar software
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and management across a wide range of technical backgrounds
- Familiarity with hydrocarbon processing, polymer chemistry, and polymer science
- Experience with process measurement, control, and optimization
Candidates who excel in this role will:
- Proactively identify and recommend innovative improvement projects supported by sound business cases and cost/benefit analyses
- Collaborate effectively across multiple functions by listening, engaging objectively, and working toward shared business goals related to quality, product performance, and value
- Thrive in a small- to medium-sized plant environment
- Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and visual manner
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, polymer, or petroleum engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience in production or process engineering within a chemical plant or a refinery environment is preferred.
A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant industry experience is required.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Company Overview
Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.
Job Category
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
The Process Engineer supports product development scale up by working across multiple unit operations, including distillation, reaction, flash, and drying processes. The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of polymerization processes, from new polymer discovery through full scale manufacturing implementation. The Process Engineering Group plays a critical role in driving long term process improvements at the Firestone Polymers Lake Charles Plant. Responsibilities include the discovery and implementation of new technologies, solving complex and persistent process challenges, contributing to conceptual design for capital projects, and supporting Operations and Technical Service engineers. The successful candidate will be self motivated, collaborative, and capable of prioritizing work to meet performance objectives with minimal supervision. They must be able to both generate and evaluate ideas, applying core engineering principles to develop practical, hands on solutions within cross functional teams. This position requires a strong plant presence, with an expectation of being onsite at least 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Exemplify Bridgestone’s Safety First, Always mission statement and actively promote a safety minded work culture
- Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement projects
- Identify and implement process control improvements
- Facilitate and oversee production trials for new polymer products and process technologies
- Collaborate closely with the Akron-based Product Development Group and scale-up new chemistries and processes
- Solve process problems, debottleneck, and optimize plant performance through statistical analysis of process data and hands-on interaction with plant personnel
- Prepare and deliver project updates and presentations to plant leadership and Bridgestone Americas senior management
- Work effectively with operations and production personnel, maintenance teams, technicians, vendors, contractors, and other engineers to execute responsibilities
- Scope projects and support the capital project team through conceptual design, pre-engineering, and construction of new equipment
- Supervise start-up and commissioning of new equipment
- Develop and revise operating procedures as required
The Process Engineer will leverage their expertise as part of the Process Engineering Group, which plays a critical role in driving long-term process improvements at the Firestone Polymers Lake Charles Plant. This includes the discovery and implementation of new technologies, resolution of complex and recurring process challenges, contribution to capital project conceptual design, and support of Operations and the Technical Engineering Group.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
- Proven problem-solving abilities and a solid foundation in process engineering principles, including unit operations, process simulation, project scoping and design, process and distributive control systems (DCS and/or PLC), quality control/assurance, and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with computers, statistical analysis, and engineering tools such as PI, Minitab, Aspen, or similar software
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and management across a wide range of technical backgrounds
- Familiarity with hydrocarbon processing, polymer chemistry, and polymer science
- Experience with process measurement, control, and optimization
Candidates who excel in this role will:
- Proactively identify and recommend innovative improvement projects supported by sound business cases and cost/benefit analyses
- Collaborate effectively across multiple functions by listening, engaging objectively, and working toward shared business goals related to quality, product performance, and value
- Thrive in a small- to medium-sized plant environment
- Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and visual manner
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, polymer, or petroleum engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience in production or process engineering within a chemical plant or a refinery environment is preferred.
A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant industry experience is required.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your engineering degree to directly relate to your Project Engineer duties. A degree in a different discipline, even a technical one, can trigger an RFE. Check O*NET to confirm the standard educational requirements for this occupation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Project Engineer roles. Consistent LCA filings signal an established sponsorship process, not a one-off case your offer might depend on.
Filter H-1B employers by sector on Migrate Mate
Project Engineer roles span construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and tech infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by industry and verified H-1B filing history, so you're targeting companies that sponsor your specific engineering discipline.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know the minimum your employer is legally required to offer.
Ask employers about cap-exempt project work
Some Project Engineer roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government contractors qualify as cap-exempt, bypassing the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Ask during interviews whether the organization holds cap-exempt status under USCIS rules.
Document multi-site project assignments carefully
Project Engineers frequently rotate across job sites. Each new worksite location may require your employer to post an LCA notice there. Confirm your employer's process for multi-site LCA compliance before your petition is filed to avoid status complications mid-project.
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Find Project Engineer JobsProject Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Project Engineer is a recognized specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related technical field. Your specific duties and your employer's internal job requirements both factor into the determination. If your employer describes the role in a way that doesn't require a specific degree, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Engineer jobs filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history through DOL. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have certified LCAs for Project Engineer roles in your target location and industry, which is a reliable proxy for active sponsorship programs.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm assigned to a different project site?
Project Engineers often move between worksites, and each new location can trigger additional LCA posting requirements under DOL rules. Your employer is responsible for posting LCA notices at each new worksite before you begin work there. Short-term placements under 60 consecutive calendar days at a single location may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but your employer's HR or immigration counsel needs to track this.
Can my Project Engineer H-1B petition be filed without going through the lottery?
It depends on the employer. Project Engineer roles at cap-exempt organizations, including accredited universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-related entities, don't count against the annual H-1B cap and aren't subject to the lottery. Most private-sector engineering firms are cap-subject, meaning your petition must be selected in the annual USCIS registration lottery held each March before sponsorship can proceed.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your original degree certificates, official transcripts, and any credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside the U.S. Employers and their immigration counsel will use these to confirm specialty occupation eligibility. A professional resume showing continuous engineering responsibilities helps establish the nexus between your degree and your Project Engineer duties, which is one of the core elements USCIS reviews in the I-129 petition.
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