Senior Process Design Engineer

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

TARGETED OUTCOMES

Deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) goals, deliver Quick Hit Productivity, resolve high-priority ESSH recommendations, and support Maintenance of Business.
 

Improve safety & environmental performance, design for inherent process safety, leverage industry best practices and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) in process designs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Process Design Engineer will be responsible for scoping, designing, and following the execution and commissioning phases for projects that add capabilities, improve quality, or increase production capacity. The role is focused on finding creative solutions to meet business needs, including quick hit yield and energy improvements, capital project process designs, and rapid resolution of high-priority safety and environmental recommendations.

TEAM

• Reports to: Sr Process Engineering Manager
• Team Members: Process Engineering

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• Master’s degree is a plus (not required)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the chemicals industry or a closely related field
• Strong knowledge of process design fundamentals, codes, standards, and RAGAGEP
• Excellent problem-solving and program management skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Process Engineering & Project Management:

• Provide process engineering to deliver the capital plan with innovative, cost-effective designs that support business objectives
• Develop process flow diagrams, heat & mass balances, piping & instrument diagrams, and process specifications from initial concept to final design
• Proactively manage project milestone delivery, identify potential obstacles and issues, devise contingency plans, and engage stakeholders at necessary decision points

Safety & Compliance:

• Improve safety & environmental performance, design for inherent process safety, leverage industry best practices and RAGAGEP in process designs

• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations and other applicable codes
• Resolve high-priority ESSH recommendations with practical and creative solutions

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and drive improvements in chemical intermediates manufacturing processes by:
  • Engineering Quick Hit Productivity improvements in yields and energy
  • Developing projects for low-cost routes to debottleneck capacity
  • Optimizing operating conditions for conversion costs

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party 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 privately-held 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 ways—all within a stable and growing business.

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.

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 on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven 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.

Customer-focused. 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 doesn’t 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. You’ll 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 doesn’t 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 don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t 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.