Catalyst Production Engineer - Lean Six Sigma & Ops

Clariant Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO carry-over

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Production Engineer, Catalyst to support our PPCAT facility in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on improving process reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work with plant teams to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supporting daily production line performance, participating in risk assessments, and leading changes via the MOC process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of production or process improvement experience.
• Experience with chemical processing equipment.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Catalyst experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily performance of assigned production lines, troubleshooting process and equipment issues with operations teams to maintain safe, reliable production.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Clariant policies; lead or participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Initiate and evaluate process and product modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process, supporting trials and investment projects.
• Improve First Pass Quality (FPQ), address process abnormalities, and support investigations and corrective actions related to customer quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and operating procedures; support operator training on procedures and process changes.
• Lead collaborative improvement efforts to strengthen production performance, cost efficiency, quality, safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection.
• Apply Clariant Excellence and Lean Six Sigma tools to track performance indicators and implement measurable process improvements.
• Champion plant management systems, including applicable ISO standards, and reinforce consistent use of established operating procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Clariant is seeking a Production Engineer, Catalyst to support our PPCAT facility in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on improving process reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work with plant teams to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supporting daily production line performance, participating in risk assessments, and leading changes via the MOC process.