Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the Role LG Chem Ravenna facility is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for ABS compounding, twin-screw extrusion, and related processes. The role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a 24/5 manufacturing environment, collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to ensure stable, high-quality output. This position is assigned to and provides engineering guidance for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM).

What You'll Do

• Own day-to-day engineering for ABS compounding and twin-screw extrusion: parameter optimization, material consistency, and equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and scale-up/transfer of new or modified formulations from R&D into stable production.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve yield, throughput, OEE, and energy efficiency while reducing scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Use process data, trials, and validation activities to identify root causes and improve long-term process capability and product performance.
• Partner with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure processes are executable, stable, and aligned with production plans across all shifts; support issue resolution, equipment diagnostics, and new/modifed equipment commissioning to maintain reliable operations.
• Develop and maintain accurate process documentation, specifications, and ERP master data to support consistent production and change control; ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, GMP, and EHS practices.
• Support capital projects and cost-reduction initiatives related to process efficiency, scrap reduction, and energy usage; communicate technical updates and project results to plant leadership, customers, and visitors while upholding LG Chem’s Jeong-Do Management principles.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of process engineering or manufacturing experience in a plastics environment (polymer compounding; extrusion with twin-screw strongly preferred; injection or compression molding); hands-on troubleshooting in production.
• Working knowledge of polymer materials, processing fundamentals, and extrusion technology; ability to analyze process data and implement practical improvements; familiarity with ERP, QMS, and manufacturing systems (SAP preferred); proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with ABS or engineering thermoplastics.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or project experience.
• Experience supporting off-shift manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ validation concepts.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects.
• Ability to create or interpret 3D models (desired).