Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

Our Engineering team in Covington, GA is looking for a talented Industrial Engineer to join their growing team!

As our new Industrial Engineer you will be responsible for leading plant design, installation, commissioning, and ramp projects with a focus on operating systems and efficiencies. Examples include plant modeling, equipment and plant layouts, capacity, space, and staffing calculations, plant management systems set up, and capital projects management. Currently our engineering team is responsible for scaling our technology from demonstration plant scale to full production scale at multiple brown and green field sites in the US and Europe. In addition to process development, vendor selection, plant design, commissioning and installation, this group leads the technology scaling efforts as next generation technologies are proven in our R&D group.

This position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide Industrial Engineering expertise to the cross functional AME team to deliver improved operational efficiencies.
• Lead process and plant design efforts for optimized layout, material flow and handling, ergonomics, quality, and overall operational efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and project management for capital equipment procurement including technical specification creation, vendor selection and qualification, equipment design/build, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and optimization.
• Interface with EPC firm and construction contractor to effectively design and execute plant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems
• Lead/support operational tool design, selection, and implementation projects including ERP/MRP, TPM, MES, etc.
• Support the production plant’s technical staff to meet plant metrics with robust processes and quality systems based on the APQP tool kit.
• Up to 10% travel on average, as high as 50% during plant commissioning phases

Education and other requiremets:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, mechanical, or applicable engineering field. Advanced degree a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in process and or plant design, build out, and optimization of recycling, chemical, or advanced materials technologies. Direct experience in battery materials synthesis or usage a plus.
• Knowledge of and hands on experience using APQP tools including FMEA, SPC, and design and process validation as well as Lean and 6 Sigma tools.
• Effective project management for >$1M capital equipment projects through the use of time management, budget control and resource allocation plans.
• Experienced Autocad user for production plant layouts. Solidworks, CHEMCAD, ASPEN competency a plus.
• Experience, judgement, and technical knowledge to drive data-based decisions.
• Knowledge and experience base in process design and equipment selection for performance materials or similar manufacturing and the associated facility support systems.
• Experience in SAP ERP system.

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.