Process Improvement Engineer — Lean Six Sigma (Chemical Plant)

Lubrizol Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus plans

Health savings

Paid holidays

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive process optimization and technology enhancement across its manufacturing operations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with Centers of Excellence, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance through data-driven project scoping and FEL design.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 3+ years in chemical plant engineering, and the ability to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)
• 3+ years as an engineer in a chemical plant
• Proven record of leveraging technology and process optimization
• Vision for establishing and maximizing value from process optimization
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and goals
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong planning, organization, presentation, and influencing skills
• Self-driven and goal oriented

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities for the unit and FEL design.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence, Operations, EHS to develop project scope and gap closure plans.
• Analyze production loss data to identify and prioritize process improvements.
• Champion process safety in project design and ensure robust operability.
• Integrate operability input from Operations and Maintenance into project definition.
• Lead the technical integrity and operability of the units supported.
• Coordinate interfaces between the manufacturing representative and plant operations.
• Provide communication and coordination between project teams and Operations.
• Support Front-End Loading activities for projects.
• Lead new plant product trials.

Skills

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Leadership

Self-motivated

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

FEL design

Data analysis tools

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive process optimization and technology enhancement across its manufacturing operations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with Centers of Excellence, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance through data-driven project scoping and FEL design.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 3+ years in chemical plant engineering, and the ability to manage multiple projects