Quality Assurance - Color Design Internship

Quality Assurance & Color Design Internship

LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. (LGCOP) has a newly created entry level, 12-month Quality Assurance & Color Design Internship position to support our Quality Assurance Team at our Ravenna, Ohio ABS Compounding Facility.

Reporting to the QA Manager, the Intern – Quality Assurance & Color Design will gain hands-on experience in product testing, process monitoring, color evaluation, documentation, and compliance with quality management systems.

This position provides supervised exposure to both quality assurance and color design functions within a polymer compounding environment, supporting the production of high-quality ABS materials that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a 12-month internship requiring full-time onsite availability (40 hours per week) during the summer months and part-time onsite availability (10–20 hours per week) during the academic year. The full time onsite work schedule is Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

The goal of this program is to prepare future candidates for LG Chem.

Essential Functions (included but are not limited to):

• Quality Assurance Support
• Assist with quality testing and inspection activities for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished ABS products under supervision.
• Support collection, organization, and analysis of quality data, including test results, trends, and deviations.
• Assist in investigating non-conformances, deviations, and quality issues by gathering data and supporting root cause analysis activities.
• Support QA team with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, documentation, and follow-up.
• Assist in maintaining and updating quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and test methods.
• Participate in internal audits and compliance activities related to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, under supervision.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, consistency, and process capability.
• Color Design Support
• Assist with color evaluations, color matching, and color data analysis using spectrophotometers, light booths, and related laboratory equipment.
• Support color development and color correction activities following established prescriptions and procedures.
• Record and maintain color history, color recipes, and color measurement data accurately.
• Assist in preparing and testing color samples using laboratory and pilot-scale equipment such as extruders and injection molding machines, under supervision.
• Support investigation and resolution of color-related quality issues in coordination with QA, Production, and Engineering teams.
• General
• Safely handle chemicals, colorants, and materials in accordance with EHS requirements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Follow all EHS policies, laboratory safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Participate in safety training, observations, and audits as required.
• Work closely with QA, QC, Color Design, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to gain cross-functional exposure.
• Uphold the Jeong-Do Management (Code of Ethics).
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Quality Assurance and Color Design departmental objectives.

Competencies / Desired

Skills:

• Basic understanding of engineering, materials, or quality principles.
• Interest in quality assurance, quality systems, and color design within a manufacturing environment.
• Color perception ability (no color blindness or color weakness).
• Attention to detail with strong documentation and data accuracy habits.
• Analytical mindset with problem solving attitude.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work safely in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn quality systems, ERP, QMS, laboratory equipment, and color measurement tools.
• Familiarity with SI units and basic data analysis concepts preferred.

Education:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of…