Engineering Journal Jobs in Lexington Kentucky

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How You'll Make a Difference

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Quality Engineering. In this role, you’ll be a strategic and hands-on leader who will drive the transformation of quality across our technology organization. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a modern Quality Engineering function that goes beyond traditional QA, with ownership spanning QA environments, test automation, AI-enabled quality practices, quality governance, best practices, and the establishment of a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE).

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of leadership, technical depth, operating model design, and change management, with the ability to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Delivery teams to create a scalable, efficient, and forward-looking quality strategy that supports speed, reliability, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise Quality Engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Valvoline’s broader technology and business priorities.
• Shift the organization from traditional testing approaches to a modern quality engineering model focused on prevention, automation, continuous validation, and measurable quality outcomes.
• Establish quality as a shared responsibility across product, engineering, and delivery teams while maintaining strong governance and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality engineers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.

QA Center of Excellence (COE)

• Build and operationalize a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) to define frameworks, standards, tooling, reusable assets, and governance processes.
• Create enterprise-wide best practices for test design, automation, environment strategy, defect management, release readiness, and quality metrics.
• Standardize quality processes across portfolios while allowing for flexibility based on product and platform needs.
• Develop playbooks, templates, training, and maturity models to improve quality capability across teams.

Automation & Tooling

• Define and execute an enterprise test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, data, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Drive adoption of scalable automation frameworks and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Evaluate, select, and optimize quality tools and platforms to improve speed, coverage, traceability, and reporting.
• Increase automation efficiency and effectiveness by implementing reusable components, common libraries, and engineering best practices.

AI-Enabled Quality Engineering

• Lead the adoption of AI and intelligent automation within quality engineering, including opportunities such as:

test case generation

intelligent defect triage

predictive risk analysis

self-healing automation

release quality insights

test optimization and prioritization

• Assess emerging AI capabilities and define practical use cases that improve quality outcomes, team productivity, and speed to market.
• Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to ensure AI solutions are implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale.

QA Environments & Test Data Management

• Own the strategy for QA environments, including environment planning, availability, stability, governance, and optimization.
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to improve environment readiness, reduce bottlenecks, and support parallel delivery.
• Establish strong processes for test data management, environment provisioning, and integration dependency coordination.
• Drive improvements in environment monitoring and readiness reporting to reduce delays and improve release confidence.

Governance, Metrics & Best Practices

• Define and implement quality KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and scorecards to provide visibility into quality performance, automation maturity, defect trends, release risk, and environment health.
• Set standards for quality gates, entry/exit criteria, defect leakage reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of measurable quality and operational discipline through governance routines, audits, and executive reporting.
• Ensure best practices are embedded into agile delivery, DevSecOps, and release management processes.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Define the sourcing strategy for quality engineering capabilities, including the right balance of internal talent, strategic partners, and offshore/onshore vendor models.
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, governance, and performance management related to quality engineering and testing services.
• Optimize spend, capability, and service quality across external partners while ensuring alignment to Valvoline standards and delivery expectations.
• Build workforce strategies that support both immediate delivery needs and long-term capability development.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and PMO leaders to embed quality into planning, design, development, and release processes.
• Influence senior stakeholders on quality investments, transformation priorities, and operating model improvements.
• Support mission-critical initiatives by ensuring strong quality planning, risk management, and execution.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software quality engineering
• 5+ years leading enterprise QA teams
• Experience in high-volume retail, omnichannel, or consumer-facing environments strongly preferred
• Deep experience with:

Automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)

API testing tools

CI/CD tools

Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)

• Experience leading QA in Agile/SAFe or hybrid environments
• Experience using agentic tools for test development and integrating work with agentic code development (ie: Github Copilot, Claude code)
• Proven track record reducing defect escape rates

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise systems thinker
• Data-driven decision maker
• Builder of scalable processes
• Collaborative but boundary-setting partner
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced retail cycles
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

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Connolly Consulting Engineers, PLLC is looking for a full-time Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join our commercial buildings mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering team. The right candidate will be an experienced engineer with a professional engineer's license, who is interested in accepting a growing level of experience and responsibility for both mechanical and electrical design work. We need someone with a technical design background, who is also detail-oriented and able to coordinate a project from proposal through construction phases. They will report to the Principal Engineers, and while they will not have any direct reports under them, they will help lead the MEP project team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Designing commercial, medical, multi-family, and industrial MEP systems
• Representing CCE in meetings with architects, owners, and clients
• Conducting site investigations and documenting findings
• Coordinating with all project partners to ensure no surprises during construction
• Creative design solutions providing the most efficient and cost-effective system to match the client's needs and desires
• Review and respond to contractor submittals, RFIs, and Change Proposals, making sure they adhere to design standards
• Time management to support or lead multiple simultaneous projects

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Professional Engineer's License is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience
• Expert skill level in Revit is key
• Excellent attention to detail and checks own work
• Quick learner who is self-motivated, interested in advancing in designing mechanical or electrical building systems
• Able to work independently and manage time and priorities
• Able to lead, direct and train a team of designers/engineers
• Wants to be a team player
• Willing to work overtime on occasion

Interested candidates should apply with resume, cover letter and professional references.

Connolly Consulting Engineers, PLLC is an established, full-service firm, based in Lexington, KY and performs a variety of building design projects. Our culture is relaxed and family-oriented, and our Christian faith is the basis for our work ethic and level of care both in the office and with our clients. Full-time employees enjoy excellent benefits: paid major medical and dental health insurance, retirement fund with company matching, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, profit sharing, and more.

Find out more about our values, team, and projects here:

LHH is partnering with a manufacturing client to identify a Buyer who can take full ownership of supplier relationships and commodity sourcing within a production-driven environment. This is a hands-on role focused on cost control, supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to support ongoing operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of 20–40 domestic and international suppliers across assigned commodities
• Source and procure components required for manufacturing operations
• Lead supplier negotiations, pricing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
• Analyze raw material, labor, and manufacturing cost structures to drive informed decisions
• Review and interpret blueprints, bills of materials, and engineering change documentation
• Process RFQs, evaluate supplier capabilities, and onboard new vendors
• Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics
• Partner with engineering, quality, finance, and operations teams
• Lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), including cost impact analysis
• Support value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with finance

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment (or related field)
• Experience managing suppliers and commodity portfolios in a production setting
• Strong pricing analysis and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of import/export processes and global sourcing
• Understanding of raw material pricing, labor rates, and manufacturing cost drivers
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, bills of materials, and engineering documentation
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• CPIM or APICS certification
• Experience in heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing environments
• Exposure to value engineering or cost reduction initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000 – $85,000 base salary + performance bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• 2 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays

Additional Details

• Onsite role in Lexington, KY
• Approximately 5% travel to supplier locations
• Exposure to both office and manufacturing environments

If you’re a Buyer who can operate independently, manage supplier complexity, and drive measurable cost and performance improvements, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-visibility role within a stable manufacturing operation.

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Insight Global is looking for a Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer in Lexington, KY! Below is more information of what we're looking for in a candidate in the role:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with PLC and database applications
• Proven project planning and project management skills

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience sourcing industrial equipment
• Exposure to cross‑functional engineering

DAY TO DAY:

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer who will lead engineering projects to improve manufacturing systems and process control, design and integrate optimized equipment and methods, and develop new measurement systems to enhance product quality. This individual will also manage equipment development projects—including trials, installation, and qualification—identify productivity improvements through new technologies, and analyze workforce utilization, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency. Additionally, the engineer will develop manufacturing specifications, coordinate the purchase of custom equipment, collaborate closely with Development, Manufacturing, IT, Process Engineering, and Maintenance teams, and troubleshoot system issues while supporting ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

***Compensation: up to $120k

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

The Senior Account Executive, Strategic will be responsible for prospecting, qualifying and generating new business for existing enterprise customers. This will include developing an understanding of their need for prototype parts through to production needs. You will demonstrate the higher value of our offer and grow our share of business.

This role is ideal for candidates who are achievement-oriented and will think outside-the-box to exceed annual sales goals through strong collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is success-driven, fast-paced, and works well in a diverse team and enjoys a dynamic and changing environment. Picture yourself, an integral part of the Xometry sales team, spending your days in constant communication with teammates, internal stakeholders, customers, all while developing or strengthening a deep understanding of the 50 billion dollar low-volume manufacturing industry in America.

• Sales of technical products and services to Fortune 500 customers
• Strategic revenue growth of enterprise level customers
• Initiating and building relationships with engineering staff, program management, procurement and executive management
• Setting up sales calls for company executives and engineers with prospective clients
• Qualify potential leads
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company's CRM or other sales management system
• Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light
• Ability to propose winning solutions and negotiate contract terms
• Participate in ongoing training and mentoring programs
• Understand the company's goal and purpose to continually enhance the company's performance.
• Performs all work in compliance with Xometry's quality and safety systems, policies and procedures

• 7+ years of sales experience in a closing role
• 2+ years of experience selling technical products or services in the manufacturing space
• 3+ years of experience selling into Fortune 500 companies
• A demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing or engineering is highly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• High proficiency with in-person and virtual presentations with customers
• Proficiency in programs such Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom/WebEx/GoToMeeting
• CRM experience with Salesforce or similar systems
• Prospecting and sales planning skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; written and verbal
• Strong negotiation skills and results driven
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced high growth environment
• Bachelor's degree required

Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We’ve been retained to recruit a Plant Director for an international brand with a growing U.S. manufacturing presence, based in Lexington, KY.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a people-first leadership team within a global organization known for its servant leadership culture and commitment to operational excellence.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• BS degree (Engineering or related field preferred)
• A strong mechanical background and technical problem-solving skills
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
• Proven success driving Continuous Improvement (Lean, TPM, or similar)
• A servant leadership approach focused on coaching and developing people
• Ability to track and improve KPIs across safety, quality, and productivity
• Experience with plant expansions or major capital projects (a plus)

Location: Lexington, KY

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.