Process Improvement Engineer: Lean Six Sigma Impact

Lubrizol Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and leave

Flexible work environment

Learning & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Houston, Texas, seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to drive process optimization across our chemical plant operations. You will lead efficiency projects, collaborate with Center of Excellence, and deliver sustainable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years in chemical plant engineering, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Excellent communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as an engineer within a chemical plant.
• Proven record of leveraging technology and process optimization.
• Vision for establishing and maximizing value from process optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and goals.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and departments at the site.
• Strong planning, organization, and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing ability.
• Self-Driven and goal oriented.

Responsibilities

• Possess in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets help to establish credibility with the operations team.
• Lead continuous improvement activities (gap closure / project scope definition) for the unit and serve in specific project related roles of manufacturing representative through FEL Design.
• Partner with the experts (Center of Excellence, Operations, EH&S) to develop project scope / gap closure plans that support the business objectives.
• Analyze production loss accounting data and develop and prioritize a list of improved process opportunities.
• Champion process safety activities in project design. Partners with operations to ensure a robust, safe manufacturing process.
• Ensure implementation of the most effective technology in the project by integrating operability input from operations, corporate and business MET, and Maintenance and Reliability inputs into definition and design.
• Carry accountability for the technical integrity and operability of the units they support.
• Ensure effective interface between the manufacturing representative and plant operations to ensure technical integrity and optimum operability.
• Provide effective communication and coordination between project team and Operations.
• Support project FEL as required.
• Lead person for all new plant product trials.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Influencing

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process mapping

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Houston, Texas, seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to drive process optimization across our chemical plant operations. You will lead efficiency projects, collaborate with Center of Excellence, and deliver sustainable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years in chemical plant engineering, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Excellent communication and project leadership are essential.