Manufacturing Engineer II

Ascend Performance Materials • Pensacola, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 tacking, troubleshooting and basic unit optimization. The Manufacturing Engineer II adds direct value to the business by driving real-time unit performance in the area.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Green Belt Certification

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level