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.