Ascendperformancematerials

Ascendperformancematerials

Production Engineer

Decatur, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
AccountingProcess ImprovementRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoring

About the role

  • The Production Engineer provides chemical engineering expertise to deliver optimum performance of Ascend's process units in the areas of capacity, yields, energy, safety, and quality. The position works under the direction of the site Production Engineering Manager and works closely with professionals in Technology, Project Engineering, and Manufacturing.
  • Production Engineers are assigned to support specific production units. Location of the position is dictated by the unit assignment.

Responsibilities

  • Works closely with Mfg. Engineers, Control Engineers, and Operations to optimize the economic performance of the assigned process unit(s) by improving yields or reducing energy and other usages.
  • Actively supports the site & area safety programs via participation (or leadership) in PHAs, LOPAs, MOC, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
  • Serves as the unit production expert and provides technical counsel and troubleshooting assistance to Mfg. Engineers and Operations as needed to deliver planned performance.
  • Works with the Mfg. Engineers and Operations to maintain all process documentation up-to-date.
  • Provides process design information for small capital and/or expense projects.
  • Utilize Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles to drive process to best demonstrated, Entitlement, performance in the areas of capacity, yields, energy, safety, and quality.
  • Develop a collaborative working relationship with Site Leadership and the Manufacturing organization.
  • Develop expertise in Decatur operations and technology

Requirements

  • Knowledge of quality systems (ISO:9001) and requirements - able to ensure consistency of operations within the established quality system guidelines.
  • BS in Chemical Engineering required.
  • Sound technical and analytical skills.

Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Action oriented, and willing to learn
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and plant cost economics
  • Experience with Energy management/Utility systems preferred.

Company info

  • Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.
  • 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. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.
  • We exist for our customers; they drive our actions.
  • Their success is our success.
  • Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics.
  • With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers.
  • Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally.
  • As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies.
  • Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.
  • 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 operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities.
  • Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan.
  • Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases.
  • And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers.
  • And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.
  • Better every day.
  • We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day.
  • A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business.
  • And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people.
  • You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs
  • We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry.
  • Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.
  • All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future.
  • We don't accept silos.
  • We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography.

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