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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Ascend Performance Materials · Pensacola, FL

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
15+ years
Certification
Green Belt required
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Ascend Performance Materials (chemicals) in Pensacola, FL. Monitor unit performance and troubleshoot process issues.

They ask for
15+ years · degree required · Green Belt required
Tools it names
Green Belt, Root cause
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$131k.

Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 89 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 88 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$131k, from 26 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (15+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 43%
  • Tooling 39%
  • ✓ Root cause 29%
  • Six Sigma 29%
  • New product launch 29%
  • Machining 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 15+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Key responsibilities

  • ◆Monitor unit performance and troubleshoot process issues.
  • ◆Work with Production Engineering to apply entitlement models, improve tracking tools, implement technology, and deliver productivity plans.
  • ◆Work with Process Engineering to develop improvement projects and escalate issues requiring advanced analysis.
  • ◆Track and categorize production losses; address KPI gaps.
  • ◆Support unit regulatory compliance and understand applicable environmental permit requirements.
  • ◆Facilitate management-of-change (MOC) reviews for unit needs.
  • ◆Train operators and support production planning, tracking, and closeout.
  • ◆Maintain unit process safety information (PSI).
  • ◆Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and coordinate recommendation follow-up.
  • ◆Review and improve preventive maintenance strategies.
  • ◆Lead root cause analyses (RCAs) for incidents.
  • ◆Cover for the Senior Production Manager as needed.
  • ◆Mentor junior manufacturing engineers.

Required experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
  • ✓7–15 years of relevant experience, including at least five years supporting industrial utilities, a powerhouse, or comparable energy or water infrastructure in manufacturing or process industries.
  • ✓Experience with several of the following: boilers and steam distribution, cogeneration or power generation, steam turbines, electrical distribution and protection, compressed air, nitrogen, industrial water treatment, demineralized water, river water, and deep-well or underground injection systems.
  • ✓Experience interpreting and implementing environmental permit

requirements

for wells, underground injections, stormwater, or surface-water use.

  • ✓Working knowledge of Aspen products, heat transfer, and hydraulics.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM).
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  • ✓Green Belt Certification

Required skills

  • ✓Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • ✓Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
  • ✓Ability to work in a dynamic environment and provide after-hours support.
  • ✓Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • ✓Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment.
  • ✓Strong technical knowledge of Steam, Compressed Air, Water, and Electrical Distribution systems.
  • ✓Ability to analyze utility balances, equipment performance, energy usage, and operating data; translate findings into practical reliability, cost, and process improvements.
  • ✓Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical one-lines, equipment datasheets, control narratives, operating procedures, and permit documents.
  • ✓Strong project execution and stakeholder coordination skills, including work with Operations, Maintenance, Process/Production Engineering, Environmental, and external service providers.

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.

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Job Description

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.

Position overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer drives safe, reliable, and efficient unit and utility operations. The role monitors production, quality, material and energy use, and operating losses; troubleshoots performance gaps; and leads improvement actions.

The engineer also provides technical support for site utilities, including steam generation and distribution, cogeneration, steam turbines, electrical distribution, compressed air, nitrogen, water systems, and deep-well injection. The role supports compliance with applicable environmental permits for wells, stormwater, and river water systems.

Targeted outcomes

  • •Drive Unit Performance to operational entitlement with respect to yields, usages, reliability and quality
  • •Achieve annual operating productivity targets by maintaining a unit performance tracking program.
  • •Maintain accurate account of all unit production losses and drive actions to correct.
  • •Drive safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective utility generation and distribution; identify and execute opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption, improve equipment reliability, and optimize operating costs.
  • •Maintain a proactive compliance program for applicable FDEP permits, including permit-condition tracking, monitoring/reporting coordination, recordkeeping, and timely escalation of deviations or potential noncompliance.

Reports to

  • •Senior Production Manager - Powerhouse

Team

  • •Senior Processors
  • •Control Room Board and Field Processors
  • •Operations Coordinators
  • •Production Manager
  • •Manufacturing Engineers
  • •Process Specialists
  • •Operations Manager

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,

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