Color Engineer - LG Chem

LG Chem - Leading the Global Chemical Industry

LG Chem is one of the top Brand Value’s Among Global Chemical Companies 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 holds the largest market share in the global Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) market. ABS is a highly-functional plastic known for its strong heat resistance and impact resistance. It is highly processable and can be manufactured in various colors. It is used in numerous areas including toys such as automobiles, home appliances, IT devices, etc. Products that may resonate in everyday life include keys on a keyboard or smartphone, interior compartments, shelves or other items for refrigerators, LEGOs, Automotive interiors (console, arm rest, dashboard items, door trim, switches), exteriors (front and rear lamp housing, spoiler, side mirror housing, bumpers, radiator grill) and engine compartment (engine cover, air intake manifold, cylinder head cover, etc). https://bit.ly/3SZS5SU

We are actively searching for a Color Engineer to manage new color development and all color prescriptions. In addition, this position actively considers customer requirements to make color prescriptions. Also maintains and manages color prescriptions and colorants to create profitability. To do this, close communication with customers, sales, CS and headquarters is required. This position will be on-site at our Ravenna, OH location.

Essential Functions:

• Perform tests related to colorant and its quality using equipment.(Extruder, Injection molding machine, Spectrophotometer, etc)
• Manage history of developed colors, color prescription and color data.
• Data processing using measuring equipment and PC.
• Derive solutions to color quality issues.
• Supply and demand management of raw materials.
• Review and manage development schedule (daily).
• Support equipment operation.
• Perform maintenance/management tasks for the equipment.
• Ensure that products adhere to quality standards.
• Safely handle/use chemicals and waste. Potentially including hazardous materials. Read, understand, and maintain material safety data sheets.
• Improve process efficiency.
• Support HQ/Sales/CS/Production/QA department.
• Work with relevant departments such as Production, QA, Maintenance, Research, HQ, Business service staff to resolve issues in plant.
• Manage cleanliness of department and grounds.
• Must uphold the Jeong-Do Management (Code of ethics).
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Chemical engineering, Polymer engineering, Chemistry or related field required
• Prior experience working in a plastic injection molding environment is preferred
• Prior plastics compounding process experience is also preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Color perception ability.
• Basic color knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn the use of all lab equipment and systems needed to perform daily tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to using newly introduced tools and technology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power point) and a capability to learn basic systems such as ERP, QMS.