Process Optimization Engineer — Lean Six Sigma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plans

401(k) match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental留

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture and community

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to drive process and technology improvements within its chemical production environment. You will lead teams, define scope with Front-End Loading, and partner with Centers of Excellence to translate opportunities into actionable projects.

The role emphasizes process safety, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, EH&S, and Maintenance to ensure robust operability and value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical) from an accredited university.
• 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.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and goals.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and departments at the site.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Self-driven and goal oriented.

Responsibilities

• Possess in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets helping to establish credibility with the operations team.
• Lead continuous improvement activities (gap closure and project scope definition) for the unit and serve in specific project-related roles as the manufacturing representative through Front-End Loading (FEL) design.
• Partner with experts (Centers of Excellence, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety) to develop project scope and gap closure plans that support business objectives.
• Analyze production loss accounting data to develop and prioritize a list of process improvement opportunities.
• Champion process safety activities in project design and partner with Operations to ensure a robust, safe manufacturing process.
• Ensure implementation of the most effective technology by integrating operability input from Operations, corporate and business Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Maintenance and Reliability into project definition and design.
• Carry accountability for the technical integrity and operability of the units supported.
• Ensure effective interface between the manufacturing representative and plant operations to ensure technical integrity and optimum operability.
• Provide effective communication and coordination between project teams and Operations.
• Support project Front-End Loading activities as required.
• Serve as the lead person for all new plant product trials.

Skills

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Self-driven

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to drive process and technology improvements within its chemical production environment. You will lead teams, define scope with Front-End Loading, and partner with Centers of Excellence to translate opportunities into actionable projects.

The role emphasizes process safety, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, EH&S, and Maintenance to ensure robust operability and value