Process Engineer

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LG Chem - Leading the Chemical Industry in Korea (http://www.lgchem.com)

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.

LG Chem contributes to industrial development with various petrochemical products of world-class quality. In the petrochemicals business, the company has built a vertically integrated system from basic raw materials (the upstream) such as ethylene and propylene to the downstream products such as PE, ABS, Acrylic Acid and Synthetic R Rubber. The petrochemicals business is LG Chem's core business area with world-class productivity and cost competitiveness. The company has advanced its business structure by focusing on the high-value added products, such as Nano-carbon tube, as well as consistently strengthening its competitiveness in the global market.

We are actively searching for a Process Engineer to join our team in Ravenna, OH.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Manufacturing Process Engineer is accountable for the planning, development, design, and coordination of manufacturing improvements in the LGCOP’s ABS Manufacturing plant in Ravenna, Ohio. Specific accountabilities include: evaluate manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiencies and machine reliability; improve work flow; validate improvements implemented; preparation of manufacturing process documentation; conduct failure analyses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacturing operations support including mixing, extrusion, packaging and shipment of completed product.

• Assist in achieving manufacturing objectives.

• Assist in technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing operations.

• Monitor manufacturing variances so that problem solving, and improvement opportunities are identified.

• Provide timely resolution of product, process and equipment problems in the form of creative short- and long-term solutions.

• Assist in development, testing and improving manufacturing processes for new and existing products that optimize operation, reduce product variability and increase yields.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, developing, and executing test protocols, experiments, process

characterization and process validations (IQ,OQ,PQ) on new and revised products and processes.

• Develop machine specifications, identify and evaluate suppliers, then procure, install and de-bug equipment from outside supplier for general manufacturing and secondary processes.

• Assist in writing and updating standard operating procedures and other documentations required.

• Consult or provide technical advice to team members on product and process issues.

• Assist in the organization and ordering of inventory in the maintenance of manufacturing supplies and materials.

• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of manufacturing equipment in accordance with LGCOP company policies.

• Demonstrate commitment to ISO 9001 standard in all business practices by policies and actions. Good documentation practices are key to compliance with the standard along with ongoing training activities.

• Identify and report non conformances as they are encountered.

• Maintain good manufacturing practices including maintaining accurate and timely documentation

• Periodically present manufacturing progress and project activities to stakeholders.

• Work with LGCOP team to determine project goals and plan/execute against set project goals independently while maintaining communication with manager.

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education/Certification: B. Sc in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering or other related engineering discipline.

• Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (extrusion, injection, compression, hot embossing, compounding).

• Working knowledge and application with the following concepts; polymer material properties, plastic molding, surface treatment and functionalization, heat transfer, and other related topics.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong initiative, self-directed and takes action on opportunities.

• Proven problem-solving ability, good documentation skills, and good manufacturing practices.

• Demonstrated knowledge of 3D modeling software and ability to model moderately complex parts is desired