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With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.\nLG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.\nBeyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.\nJOB SUMMARY\nReporting to the Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a critical technical role in ensuring stable, efficient, and high-quality ABS compounding operations at LG Chem’s Ravenna facility. This position provides hands-on engineering support for twin-screw extrusion, mixing, blending, and recipe execution, with a strong focus on process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a 24/5 manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to improve process capability, reduce variability, and support safe, efficient manufacturing across all shifts.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nProcess Engineering & Technical Ownership\nProvide day-to-day engineering ownership of ABS compounding and twin-screw extrusion processes, including parameter optimization, material consistency, and equipment performance.\nLead troubleshooting and support scale-up/transfer of new or modified formulations from R&D into stable, full-rate production.\nContinuous Improvement & Performance\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, throughput, OEE, and energy efficiency while reducing scrap, rework, and downtime.\nUse process data, trials, and validation activities to identify root causes and improve long-term process capability and product performance.\nProduction Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure processes are executable, stable, and aligned with production plans across all shifts.\nSupport issue resolution, equipment diagnostics, and new or modified equipment commissioning to maintain reliable operations.\nDocumentation, Systems & Compliance\nDevelop and maintain accurate process documentation, specifications, and ERP master data to support consistent production and change control.\nEnsure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, GMP requirements, and EHS practices through disciplined documentation and safe work execution.\nProject & Business Support\nSupport capital projects and cost-reduction initiatives related to process efficiency, scrap reduction, and energy usage.\nPrepare and communicate technical updates and project results to plant leadership, customers, and visitors while upholding LG Chem’s Jeong-Do Management principles.\nSKILLS / COMPETENCIES:\nEducation\nBachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nExperience\n2+ years of process engineering or manufacturing experience in a plastics environment, such as:\nPolymer compounding\nExtrusion (twin-screw strongly preferred)\nInjection or compression molding\nHands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes in a production environment.\nTechnical Skills\nWorking knowledge of polymer materials, processing fundamentals, and extrusion technology.\nExperience analyzing process data and implementing practical improvements.\nFamiliarity with ERP, QMS, and manufacturing systems (SAP preferred).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).\nPreferred Qualifications\nDirect experience with ABS or engineering thermoplastics.\nLean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or project experience.\nExperience supporting off-shift manufacturing operations.\nFamiliarity with process validation concepts (IQ/OQ/PQ).\nExperience supporting capital equipment projects.\nAbility to create or interpret 3D models (desired, not required).\nExperience leading capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning.\n\nExperience developing manufacturing equipment layouts and facility expansion plans.\n\nExperience working with equipment suppliers on specification development, procurement, installation, and startup activities.\n\nDemonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on manufacturing equipment troubleshooting skills.\n\nExperience supporting extrusion line installations or major manufacturing equipment expansions preferred.\n\nWork Authorization Requirement\nAll applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. 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