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Job Summary (Basic Functions): LG Chem Advance Materials Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Process Technology Engineer to join our team in Clarksville TN.
The Process Technology Engineer will be an individual contributor reporting to the Process Manager and work alongside our Process Engineer team.
As a Process Engineer your role will be focused in the following areas: Product process control plan Product Quality Stabilization and 4M / FMEA Process. Your primary focus will be on new factory setup early stabilization and customer certification acquisition you will play a pivotal role in establishing and optimizing processes and Cathode Material Technology.
In Process Technology you will analyze product quality control process parameter management lead 4M process changes perform DOEs to set new line operating conditions. You will also work toward achieving KPIs related to new facility setup early stabilization and customer certifications.
This position is based full time in Clarksville TN and is not a remote role.
What Youll Be Doing
Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
New Factory Process Recipe & Sequence Setup and Early Stabilization:
Lead the setup and commissioning of new production facilities ensuring timely and effective implementation.
Stabilize Process and Product quality through troubleshooting and process refinement to meet yield and capacity targets.
New Factory Line Set Up and DOE (Design of Experiments) Evaluation.
Plan and schedule DOEs and write DOE evaluation plans for new line startup
Using DOE results set process parameters for production
Effective schedule control for shortening the evaluation period
Product 4M Evaluation
Design and schedule 4M changes including customer communication components
Perform trial runs using dedicated trial lab equipment
Mass Production Control Plan & FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) Management
Analyze mass production data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Compile Failure Mode lists related to safety quality and capacity
Strengthen the Process Technology Skills & Expertise
Advance process stability and capability by managing process parameters
Develop processes and procedures to stabilize the production capacity and efficiency
System integration for Global Production Management (LMS RMS etc.)
Customer Certification Acquisition:
Develop strategies and action plans to comply with customer certification requirements (PFMEA Capability Work Instructions etc...)
Prepare for customer audits including preparing evidence of compliance with both regulatory & customer requirements
Qualifications Skills and Experience: What Were Looking For
Competencies/Desired Skills:
Scientific principles: Develop research on manufacturing processes using advanced knowledge of scientific principles theory and experimental design within a scientific discipline.
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement: Consistently apply the Scientific method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving.
Communication and Collaboration: Serve on multidisciplinary project teams to collaborate provide technical input and deliver results aligned with team deliverables.
Selfdiscipline & management: Responsibility of short medium and long term Set Up and manufacturing strategies for new products along with managing themselves.
Leadership and Adaptability: Demonstrated leadership ability and adaptability to changing priorities with a proactive approach to problemsolving.
Education: Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering Material Engineering or related field required. Additional relevant work experience is a plus.
Requirements:
Experience in Calcination & Powder industries or related is a huge plus but not required.
Able to work extended hours temporarily during DOE & 4M evaluation including weekends and participate in oncall rotation as needed.
Able to respond off hours and weekends to troubleshoot plant issues.
Able to sit stand walk kneel crouch stoop squat crawl twist climb and lift 40 lbs.;
Exposure to heat noise outdoors vibration confining workspace chemicals explosive materials mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
Able to travel to different sites and locations; undertake longterm international travel (up to 1 month).
Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other garments as needed. This may include safety shoes safety glasses masks full body gowns hair nets gloves and hearing protection.
Preferred Qualification/What Wed Like to See:
Find and Address problems of technical complexity on identifying Processes.
Knowledge about Inorganic Chemistry Fluid mechanics and Thermodynamics.
Propose innovative solutions accordingly and Develop brand New Products.
Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean / six sigma SPC and capability analysis.
Excellent communication skills: verbal written and presentation
Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel Power Point Word etc.)
Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze production data.
Work Environment
The working conditions (including the general work environment and table with physical/mental demands) in this job description reflect the typical conditions you can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. LGCTA provides reasonable accommodations appropriate changes and adjustments to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening enable them to perform a job gain access to the workplace and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.
General Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incoming primarily works in an office setting but work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations such as moving sample of product noise fumes vibrations dust etc. to manage plant.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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