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Job Description Job Description Manufacturing Process Engineer

• ABS Compounding Ravenna, OH Plastics Manufacturing / Polymer Compounding Monday
• Friday Day Shift Compensation: $85,000
• $115,000

Employment:

Full-Time / Direct Hire About the Opportunity A globally recognized plastics and specialty chemicals manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to own the technical performance of twin-screw extrusion and ABS compounding operations at their Northeast Ohio facility. This is a high-impact, hands-on engineering role within a well-capitalized, ISO/IATF-certified environment that operates Monday through Friday on a day shift. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. What You'll Do Own day-to-day process engineering for ABS compounding and twin-screw extrusion lines, including parameter optimization, material consistency, and equipment performance monitoring Lead troubleshooting activities for process upsets, quality deviations, and equipment issues across all production shifts Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting yield, throughput, OEE, energy efficiency, scrap reduction, and downtime elimination Support scale-up and transfer of new or modified formulations from R D into stable, full-rate production Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Scheduling to ensure process stability and alignment with production plans Support commissioning and diagnostics of new and modified manufacturing equipment Develop and maintain accurate process documentation, specifications, work instructions, and ERP master data Ensure compliance with

ISO/IATF

standards, GMP requirements, and EHS practices through disciplined execution Contribute to capital projects and cost-reduction initiatives related to process efficiency and scrap reduction Prepare and communicate technical updates and project results to plant leadership and external stakeholders What You'll Need Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline 2+ years of process engineering or manufacturing experience in a plastics environment

• polymer compounding, twin-screw extrusion, injection molding, or equivalent Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a production manufacturing environment Working knowledge of polymer materials, processing fundamentals, and extrusion technology Experience analyzing process data and implementing practical, sustainable improvements Familiarity with ERP, QMS, and manufacturing systems (SAP preferred) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis•no sponsorship available

Preferred:

Direct experience with ABS or engineering thermoplastics

Preferred:

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or project experience

Preferred:

Familiarity with process validation concepts (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Preferred:

Experience supporting capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to own a technically sophisticated extrusion and compounding process at a globally backed manufacturer

• day shift, Monday through Friday, with a compensation package that reflects the seniority of the work and a clear path toward broader technical leadership.