Ascend Performance Materials
manufacturing
ManufacturingEngineer
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“Manufacturing Engineer at Ascend Performance Materials. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Process optimization, troubleshooting, Process Safety Management. provide engineering support to operate the unit safely, reliably, and to optimize the process. driving operational entitlement through the use of advanced optimization methods and identification of ideas to drive step-change”
What You'll Achieve.
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 correct; Achieve measurable improvements in unit performance aligned to business financial objectives to include raw material usage, energy usage, reliability, capacity, and quality; Position papers developed and maintained on market position in industry to include benchmarking studies of raw material and energy usages, catalyst performance, reliability, and quality; Well-defined productivity plans (current year +1) and pipelines (5 years) for respective unit(s); Develop and maintain dynamic operational entitlement models in order to understand best performance for any given set of conditions (production demand, catalyst age, etc. ); Successfully operationalize technology projects; setting targets for short interval controls (SIC’s); resolution of action items; Execute annual WIG productivity plans; Assist with production planning, tracking, and closing
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems; Troubleshoot and optimize of the process; RCA's; Evaluate performance using the A2E (DMAIC) process and statistical tools to make process improvements; Use entitlement models to challenge and improve unit performance; creative problem solving
Ability to provide off-hours plant support is essential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Engineering preferably Chemical or Mechanical, 4+ years of chemical industry experience, Process optimization background, Experience troubleshooting in a plant environment, Systems - ASPEN products, heat transfer, hydraulics, etc., Knowledge of Process Safety Management is essential, technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems, Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams, communication skills, both oral and written, Ability to provide off-hours plant support is essential, Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and manage projects to successful completion
Nice to Have
Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) trained, certification preferred, Process Design Background to assist in capital project management preferred
What You'll Do.
provide engineering support to operate the unit safely
and to optimize the process
driving operational entitlement through the use of advanced optimization methods and identification of ideas to drive step-change technology improvements
unit operating performance to include production
daily performance tracking
troubleshooting and will drive execution of A2E projects
Monitor unit performance on a weekly and monthly basis by tracking key process indicators (KPI’s) and key operating parameters (KOP’s); setting targets for short interval controls (SIC’s)
Actively support the site and area safety programs via participation (or leadership) in PHA
incident investigations
resolution of action items
and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
Facilitate MOCs originating from unit needs
Update and maintain unit process safety information
Troubleshoot and optimize of the process to address gaps identified through performance monitoring
Work with reliability to provide technical support for RCA’s
Assist in delivering technical training to operators
Own the Consequences of Deviation procedures
Execute annual WIG productivity plans
Participate on HCN team
Evaluate performance using the A2E (DMAIC) process and statistical tools to make process improvements
Use entitlement models to challenge and improve unit performance
Develop unit production expertise
continuously building a body of technical knowledge around unit operations and processes
Deliver tools and processes to enhance performance tracking and drive improvements
Assist with production planning
Develop high-level project scopes (option and benefit analysis) for unit related improvement projects
Represent the unit for all technology (R&D) projects
Facilitate idea management and vetting for unit improvement ideas
Generate innovative ideas for process improvements and work with Technology
and Project Engineering to screen such ideas.
Interface with specialists to: Optimize the current process using operational entitlement models
Implement new technology projects
Implement advanced performance tracking tools
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional teams; Work with reliability to provide technical support for RCA’s; Participate on HCN team; Represent the unit for all technology (R&D) projects; Generate innovative ideas for process improvements and work with Technology, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering to screen such ideas.; Interface with specialists; Interface with process engineering
Communication Scope
communication skills, both oral and written
Process & Methodology
manage multiple initiatives, manage projects to successful completion, Process Design Background to assist in capital project management, Develop high-level project scopes (option and benefit analysis) for unit related improvement projects, Initiate projects to improve the process
Full Job Description
**_POSITION OVERVIEW_** 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 Operations Manufacturing Engineer is to provide engineering support to operate the unit safely, reliably, and to optimize the process by driving operational entitlement through the use of advanced optimization methods and identification of ideas to drive step-change technology improvements. The Operations Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for unit operating performance to include production, raw material usage, energy usage, quality, daily performance tracking, troubleshooting and will drive execution of A2E projects. **_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 correct * Achieve measurable improvements in unit performance aligned to business financial objectives to include raw material usage, energy usage, reliability, capacity, and quality * Position papers developed and maintained on market position in industry to include benchmarking studies of raw material and energy usages, catalyst performance, reliability, and quality * Well-defined productivity plans (current year +1) and pipelines (5 years) f
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