Production Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in highperformance 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 cuttingedge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The Pensacola Energy & Sustainability Production Engineering Department is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Production Engineer. Reporting to the Energy & Sustainability Production Engineering Manager this position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for growth in technical experience and personal development. This role involves enhancing energy efficiency and contributing to the corporate sustainability goals by making improvements to the tightly integrated chemical manufacturing facility in Pensacola.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Achieve measurable improvements in unit performance aligned with business financial objectives including raw material usage energy consumption reliability capacity and quality.
• Provide technical support for process units from frontend engineering through detailed design implementation startup commissioning and ongoing operations and maintenance.
• Support both shortterm and longterm process productivity improvement plans.
• Apply cuttingedge controls technology to enhance manufacturing processes and gain a competitive advantage.
• Track and drive continuous improvement within the process units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the energy recovery program for the Pensacola facility.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce energy and water usage at the site.
• Develop a deep understanding of process units to pinpoint opportunities for process enhancements.
• Utilize statistical tools to measure and improve process quality.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track process improvements.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects and report progress to management.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineers to identify opportunities and support operations.
• Employ Six Sigma techniques to boost process performance and efficiency.
• Gain a thorough understanding of environmental requirements for the Pensacola facility.
• Design develop implement and maintain capital improvements for the unit.
• Provide support during process unit shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Support the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) processes for the units.
• Advocate for process improvements.
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines and operations staff to fully understand each process and provide design input regarding process improvement reliability and safety.

TEAM

• Reports to: Production Engineering Manager
• Team Members: Production Engineers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Education BS in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree. Other engineering degrees will be given consideration based on relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemicals industry
• Knowledge and prior participation in Process Hazard Analysis
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Strong environmental safety and health background
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills ideally in energy systems.
• Understanding of reliability documentation and Management of Change (MOC) requirements for a PSM covered processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Proven track record of working effectively in a team environment and managing multiple complex projects.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Exceptional ability to collaborate effectively across the organization with both business and technology colleagues.
• Knowledge and certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Utilities experience is advantageous.
• Proven ability to identify and implement energysaving projects.
• Indepth knowledge of industry best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from thirdparty 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.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

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 privatelyheld 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 waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 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 onsite medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employeedriven 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.

Customerfocused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. 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 doesnt 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. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

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.