Manufacturing Process Engineer

Ravenna OH Plastics Manufacturing / Polymer Compounding Monday Friday Day Shift

Compensation: $85000 $115000

Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire

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.

• 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

• 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

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.