Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

Lubrizol Corporation; Calvert City (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive manufacturing performance through process and technology improvements. You will collaborate with CoE, Operations, EH&S, and Maintenance to deliver sustainable solutions and operational efficiency.

This role leads FEL work, champions process safety, and ensures technical integrity across production units while guiding product trials and capital projects. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process improvement, or production engineering.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging technology and process optimization to improve operational performance.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels and functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change initiatives.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance unit performance and reliability.
• Evaluate and prioritize process improvement opportunities using production loss accounting data and analytics.
• Partner with Center of Excellence (CoE), Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Maintenance teams to define and execute improvement plans aligned to business objectives.
• Guide projects through Front-End Loading (FEL) phases, serving as the manufacturing representative to ensure operational excellence and readiness.
• Champion process safety in all project designs, ensuring robust, safe, and compliant manufacturing systems.
• Integrate cross-functional input to ensure optimal technology selection and operability in capital and improvement projects.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination between project teams and plant operations to maintain technical integrity.
• Lead new product trials within the plant, ensuring successful implementation and operational transition.
• Maintain accountability for the technical integrity and operability of supported production units.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive manufacturing performance through process and technology improvements. You will collaborate with CoE, Operations, EH&S, and Maintenance to deliver sustainable solutions and operational efficiency.

This role leads FEL work, champions process safety, and ensures technical integrity across production units while guiding product trials and capital projects. Strong communication and leadership are essential.