Process Improvement Engineer
Lubrizol · Louisville, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Lubrizol (chemicals) in Louisville, KY. Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Painting / coating
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 129 live postings that list pay, out of 329 continuous improvement openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 328 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $102k–$145k, from 117 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 85%
- ✓ Six Sigma 55%
- Kaizen 52%
- Value stream mapping 50%
- Root cause 45%
- 5S 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Lubrizol
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Lubrizol in Louisville
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Engineer · Reliability
Full description from LubrizolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In This Role, You Will
- ◆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.
Required Qualifications
that Enable Your Success
- ✓Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
- ✓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.
Preferred Qualifications
that Drive You Forward
- ✓Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- ✓Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- ✓Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- ✓Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- ✓Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- ✓Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
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Shape the Future with Us.
At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.
As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As an Process Improvement Engineer , you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, responsible for implementing process and technology improvement opportunities within your technology area. This includes leading teams that evaluate improvements from the opportunity list for possible implementation and working with technology experts (Centers of Excellence) to collect data required to complete scope definition for improvement projects and activities.
Benefits that Empower You
- •Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- •401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- •Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- •Health Savings Account (HSA)
- •Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- •Flexible work environment
- •Learning and development opportunities
- •Career and professional growth
- •Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/ !
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
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