Manufacturing Engineer
| Company | Ascend Performance Materials |
|---|---|
| Location | Friendswood, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- BS or MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 4 -7 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt