Ascend Performance Materials is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Alvin

Overview

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Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer is to provide engineering support to operate the unit safely, reliably, and efficiently. The manufacturing engineer is responsible for unit operating performance to include production, raw material usage, energy usage, quality, daily performance tracking, troubleshooting, and basic unit optimization. The manufacturing engineer adds direct value to the business by driving real-time unit performance in these areas.

Targeted outcomes

• Drive unit performance to operational entitlement with respect to yields, usages, reliability, and quality
• Achieve annual operating productivity targets by maintaining a unit performance tracking program
• Maintain accurate accounting of all unit production losses and drive actions to optimize

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain key process indicators (KPI’s) and key operating parameters (KOP’s); setting targets for short interval controls (SIC’s)
• Troubleshoot and optimize the process to address gaps identified through performance monitoring
• Interface with production engineering and specialists to:
  • Optimize the current process using operational entitlement models
  • Implement advanced performance tracking tools
  • Implement new technology projects
• Execute annual productivity plans – wildly important goals (WIGS)
• Interface with process engineering to:
  • Initiate projects to improve the process
  • Escalate technical issues which require advanced modelling
• Accounting and categorization of daily production losses
• Lead or participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
• Facilitate/support of management of change (MOCs)
• Assist with production planning, tracking, and closing
• Update and maintain unit process safety information
• Maintain the consequences of deviation (CODs) procedures and processes
• Challenge and manage job scope for outages and turnarounds – specialist
• Participate in PHA’s
• Obtain Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Support unit turnarounds
• Support safety as an HRP (Hazard Recognition Plus) Coach

Team

• Reports to: Unit Operations Manager
• Team Members: Unit Staff

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 4 plus years of experience desired
• Chemical plant experience required

Desired Certification

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) is essential
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems
• Willingness to provide after-hours support
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and manage projects from beginning to successful completion

About Ascend

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Specialty values and culture

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values:

• We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities.
• Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; their success is our success.
• Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day, including leadership development and mentoring.
• Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry.
• One Ascend. Collaboration across departments, sites and geography.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance and Engineering
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing and Plastics Manufacturing

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