Product & Material Data Specialist

About the Role

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a detail-oriented Product & Material Data Specialist to manage, structure, and maintain high-quality technical product and material master data across our global enterprise systems.

In this hands-on Individual Contributor role, you will work directly with engineering, technical, and supply chain teams to interpret engineering documentation, OEM catalogs, and technical datasheets. You will ensure that our material property databases, product catalogs, and specifications remain accurate, standardized, and governance-compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Data Management & Enrichment
  • Cleanse, standardize, and enrich technical product and material master data using standardized taxonomies and attribute schemas.
  • Review, extract, and validate technical parameters from engineering drawings, OEM catalogs, material datasheets, manuals, and specification sheets.
  • Verify component specifications, manufacturer/vendor part numbers, and technical attributes to enhance searchability and eliminate duplicate entries.
• Engineering & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work directly with engineering, technical, procurement, and supply chain teams to align material master data with real-world technical requirements.
  • Support Bill of Materials (BOM) validation and ensure consistency between engineering specifications and ERP/data platforms.
  • Manage product documentation and digital technical assets, ensuring accurate enrichment with structured metadata.
• Data Quality & Governance
  • Execute data quality reviews, profiling datasets to identify inconsistencies, attribute errors, or missing technical specifications.
  • Perform duplicate resolution and implement data quality checks to ensure data accuracy across global manufacturing and shared service operations.
  • Adhere to corporate master data governance policies, standard operating procedures, and naming conventions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in Engineering Product Data Management, Technical Material Cataloging, or Industrial Product Data Management.
• Domain Knowledge:
  • Hands-on experience working with technical datasheets, OEM specifications, material test properties, or engineering drawings.
  • Exposure to manufacturing, industrial materials, polymers, chemicals, or MRO components.

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.

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.

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: OARS.

Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.

Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.

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.