Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II

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 our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with five manufacturing facilities in the United States.

The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer II is to run the unit safely, reliably, and efficiently. The Manufacturing Engineer II 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 II adds direct value to the business by driving real-time unit performance in the area.

Targeted Outcomes

• Drive unit performance toward operational entitlement for yield, usage, reliability, and quality.

• Achieve annual productivity targets through effective unit performance tracking.

• Accurately track production losses and drive corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize processes based on gaps identified through daily performance monitoring.

• Partner with Production Engineering to optimize current processes, implement advanced performance-tracking tools and new technologies, and execute annual productivity plans.

• Partner with Process Engineering to initiate process improvements and address technical issues requiring advanced modeling.

• Track and categorize daily production losses.

• Drive corrective actions in response to KPI and production performance gaps.

• Support unit regulatory compliance.

• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC) activities originating from unit needs.

• Lead or support technical training for operators.

• Support production planning, tracking, and closing activities.

• Maintain unit Process Safety Information (PSI).

• Escalate complex technical issues to the appropriate engineering resource.

Reports To

• Operations Manager

Team

• Senior Processors

• Control Room Board and Field Processors

• Operations Coordinators

• Production Manager

• Manufacturing Engineers

• Process Specialists

• Operations Manager

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

• 3 – 7 years of relevant work experience.

• Strong working knowledge of ASPEN products, heat transfer, hydraulics and related engineering principles.

• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management.

Desired Certification

• Green Belt Certification

Required Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems.

• Ability and willingness to provide after-hours support

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to perform effectively in a highly dynamic work environment.

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.

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: OARS.

Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.

Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.

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.