Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Posted on 4/12/2025

Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Friendswood, TX, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • BS or MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 -10 years of experience desired
  • Chemical plant experience required
  • 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 to successful completion
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
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for sustainable materials drives innovation in Ascend's product offerings.
  • The EU's Green Deal supports low-carbon footprint materials like Ascend's bio-circular nylon.
  • The rise of electric vehicles boosts demand for Ascend's high-performance nylon 6,6.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of plants may disrupt supply chains and reduce operational efficiency.
  • Financial restructuring and a $100 million loan suggest potential financial instability.
  • Significant investment in bio-circular chemicals poses financial risk if market adoption lags.

What makes Ascend Performance Materials unique

  • Ascend produces bio-circular nylon 6,6 with a 25% lower carbon footprint.
  • The company uses feedstocks derived from used cooking oil for its chemical production.
  • Ascend focuses on high-performance materials, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.

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Company News

IndexBox
Mar 8th, 2025
Ascend Performance Materials Secures $100 Million Loan Amid Financial Restructuring

Ascend Performance Materials secures $100 million loan amid financial restructuring.

Ecoustics
Jan 6th, 2025
XGIMI's Ascend 2-in-1 ALR Screen/Soundbar Offers a Great Solution for UST Projectors: CES 2025

From Apollo Zhong, CEO of XGIMI; "We're thrilled to introduce Ascend at CES 2025 and showcase our latest technological explorations,...Ascend is a symbol of our dedication to continuous innovation in home entertainment and a testament to our drive to provide users with powerful, elegant solutions that enhance their everyday lives.

PR Newswire
Dec 17th, 2024
Ascend Produces Bio-Circular Performance Chemicals, Pa66

HOUSTON, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Performance Materials announced today the successful production of acrylonitrile, hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid and nylon 6,6 from feedstocks derived from used cooking oil, expanding its Bioserve portfolio. The resulting nylon 6,6 has a 25% lower product carbon footprint than nylon 6,6 made from fossil-fuel derived feedstock

Index Journal
Oct 16th, 2024
Ascend to close Greenwood County plant in February

Shifts made in JanuaryOn Jan. 16, Ascend announced plans to close its industrial fiber spinning operation in the Greenwood County plant and its engineered materials compounding site in Tilburg, Netherlands.