Process Engineer

Company: Ascent Industries Co
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Duties and Responsibilities: Required: Be actively engaged in and support a safety focused work environment by upholding the company’s safety guidelines and policies Participate in incident investigations and assist in development and initiation of corrective and preventive actions Maintain safe and clean work environment Ensure compliance with all environmental rules, laws, and regulations. Manage project/product development from beginning to end including the scoping, design, execution and optimization of customer processes and reporting progress during new business funnel review meetings to senior management and stakeholders Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures for new product trials until project reaches commercialization stage Develop effective cleaning processes and train operators on pre- and post-cleaning protocols Develop FMEAs for targeted processes/equipment Support Commercial Team as customer contact and liaison for all aspects of production trials Coordinate all aspects of trials with internal stakeholders, including purchasing and logistics, shipping, customer service, and QC laboratory Train and supervise technicians/operators in setup, operational, and cleaning procedures Execute manufacturing trials according to the published schedule Monitor performance of manufacturing trial against initial estimates and present results and recommended changes during post-campaign reviews Provide input to New Process Development Manager and Plant Manager for the installation of new equipment and piping to ensure that all applicable codes and regulations are met and downtime is minimized Participate in process safety steering committee and conduct on-time PSM reviews and PSSRs Support Maintenance and Safety in adhering to the PSM standard Optimize core products-improving cycle time, efficiency and throughput Participate in project/product post campaign review to identify successes and opportunities for improvement Assist in tracking and optimizing plant performance utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools to improve cycle time, throughput, yield, cost controls, high quality parameters, and overall processes. Assist in executing the annual capital plan for the business including project management and deployment of capital in the most efficient manner. Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements: Required: BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 2-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, preferred Demonstrated experience running and optimizing chemical processes Working knowledge in project management including proficiency with project management software such as MS Project and Excel Technical competence with various statistical software programs such as Minitab Ability to conduct material and energy balances on process unit operations Ability to assemble and effectively present ideas, concepts and proposals to all company and customer levels (Executive, Buyer, and Engineer) in a concise and professional manner Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-up skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills Results oriented mindset as a self-starter who works well independently and understands expectations Critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support effective decision making

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