Ascend Performance Materials · 1 day ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Pensacola, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAscend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide engineering support to optimize unit operations, drive performance improvements, and ensure safe and reliable processes.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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 accounting of all unit production losses and drive actions to correct
Achieve measurable improvements in unit performance aligned to business financial objectives to include raw material usage, energy usage, reliability, capacity, and quality
Develop and maintain dynamic operational entitlement models in order to understand best performance for any given set of conditions (production demand, catalyst age, etc.)
Successfully operationalize technology projects
Monitor unit performance on a weekly and monthly basis by tracking key process indicators (KPI’s) and key operating parameters (KOP’s); setting targets for short interval controls (SIC’s)
Actively support the site and area safety programs via participation (or leadership) in PHA, LOPA, MOC, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance. Facilitate MOCs originating from unit needs
Update and maintain unit process safety information
Troubleshoot and optimize of the process to address gaps identified through performance monitoring
Lead RCA’s in the area to drive resolution on technical issues in the unit
Assist in delivering technical training to operators
Execute annual WIG productivity plans
Evaluate performance using the A2E (DMAIC) process and statistical tools to make process improvements
Use entitlement models to challenge and improve unit performance
Develop unit production expertise, continuously building a body of technical knowledge around unit operations and processes
Deliver tools and processes to enhance performance tracking and drive improvements
Assist with production planning, tracking, and closing
Develop high-level project scopes (option and benefit analysis) for unit related improvement projects
Represent the unit for all technology (R&D) projects
Facilitate idea management and vetting for unit improvement ideas - Generate innovative ideas for process improvements and work with Technology, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering to screen such ideas
Become the technical expert on the environmental permits associated with Powerhouse operations and work with the Environmental team to ensure full environmental compliance
Manage Powerhouse Operations as the DOA as needed when the Production Manager is out of the office
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering preferably Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical
10 plus years of chemical industry experience
Process optimization background
Experience troubleshooting in a plant environment
Systems - ASPEN products, heat transfer, hydraulics, etc
Knowledge of Process Safety Management is essential
Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to provide off-hours plant support is essential
Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment
Preferred
Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) trained, certification preferred
Benefits
Access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities
A global wellness rewards program
Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan
Ascend Cares Foundation
Company
Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials manufactures chemicals, fibers, and plastics products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2025-03-08Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Phil McDivitt
Chief Executive Officer
Vikram Gopal
Sr. Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer
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