** Engineer Sr. - Continuous Improvement**

Westlake Chemical offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​ Westlake Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.


**If you are an active Westlake Chemical employee (or an employee of any Westlake Chemical affiliates), please do not apply here. Please go to your Workday homepage and click on the "Careers" worklet and view "Westlake Career Opportunities".**

**SUMMARY**

The continuous improvement engineer will develop, plan, and execute improvement, customer satisfaction, and productivity processes which foster a culture of continuous improvement. The continuous improvement engineer will drive continuous improvement following the 6Sigma LEAN methodology


**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

*May include, but are not limited to, the following:*

The Continuous Improvement Engineer provides value to Operations and Support functions of the site by:

* Identify improvement projects and prioritize available resources to meet company goals
* Engage process owners in review of active projects and capture of new project ideas
* Maintain a project queue to be used for work prioritization, resource planning, and training
* Facilitate brainstorms and other idea generating activities as needed for improvement ideas
* Drive and track cost savings and margin/throughput projects for the site and capture in a common database (currently Power Steering)
* Teach continuous improvement thinking and 6 Sigma and LEAN tools


**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**

* B.S. degree in Engineering or other technical field is required.
* Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment required, 8 or more years of experience preferred.
* Certification of 6Sigma LEAN green or black belt preferred.
* Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and other basic computer applications is required. It is preferred that the incumbent possess knowledge in data analysis and statistics.
* Works well in a team environment, balance multiple projects, and be able to make effective presentations.
* Basic understanding of process equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, etc.
* Capable of working with a multi-disciplined team to drive progress.
* Analytical and problem solving skills.
* Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the United States


Westlake Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake Chemical employee (or an employee of any Westlake Chemical affiliates), please do not apply here. Please go to your Workday homepage and click on the "Careers" worklet and view "Westlake Career Opportunities".

At Westlake Chemical, you will have the opportunity to grow your career in an entrepreneurial environment. We are a competitive, international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and building products. We focus our talents on delivering strong business results. We invite you to enhance your work life and career experience by applying your talent here at Westlake.

Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) is an international manufacturer and quality supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our family of companies has a global presence with manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Employing approximately 9,400 people, Westlake Chemical operates from more than 40 locations across the globe. To learn more, visit

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