Regional Process Engineer

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent work experience.

7 years of experience in Manufacturing operations safety procedures and process improvement.

Additional Qualifications

Consistent high performer with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Able to work in a team environment. Holds themselves and team members accountable for a high level of performance.

Strong knowledge of safety requirements in manufacturing.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to acquire assimilate and analyze data from multiple systems and data sources using a variety of business intelligence and reporting tools. Ability to put structure and discipline around defined processes.

Experience in leading / conducting root cause investigations/analysis.

Detail oriented and able to manage to milestones and deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate within a global matrix organization.
Twin screen strand cut experience is a must

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk.

Must be able to operate computer and other office equipment.

Typical work is in an office and in the manufacturing plant.

While in the manufacturing plant use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses safety shoes and hearing protection are required.

Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema the worlds strongest fiber enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for enduse applications including ballistic personal protection marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports

Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated thus advancing a more circular economy

Lightweighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal glass and wood which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency renewable energy natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information visit www.avient.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a worldclass sustainable organization built on innovation collaboration and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture values and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring promotion development compensation or advancement are based solely on a persons qualifications abilities experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race sex sexual orientation gender identity age color religion national origin disability genetic information protected veterans status or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local law.

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Job Summary

This position is focused on supporting manufacturing and technical operations across all SEMA plants with an emphasis on driving continual process improvement and optimization. The role involves developing longterm strategic plans for plant operations optimizing existing manufacturing processes and integrating new technologies and equipment to improve efficiency quality and costeffectiveness.

Essential Functions

Process Design & Optimization: Develop and maintain highyielding costeffective processes that align with product and customer needs. Regularly review and revise processes to enhance product quality efficiency and costeffectiveness.

Cost Reduction & Troubleshooting: Identify and solve highcost issues related to equipment and processes. Troubleshoot and collaborate with crossfunctional teams (maintenance production etc. to implement costsaving solutions.

Process Development & Research: Participate in designing new processes by researching and evaluating emerging technologies performing process characterization and optimizing processes using tools like designed experiments and problemsolving techniques.

CrossPlant Collaboration: Work with multiple plants to standardize equipment and processes ensure consistency and support scaleups or product transfers. Assist in choosing new product lines and processes for plant production and develop a Process Engineering playbook.

Continuous Improvement: Develop longterm process improvement strategies and integrate them into the CAPEX planning process. Actively participate in crossfunctional teams to identify opportunities for reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide ongoing support to plants for troubleshooting technical issues related to processes equipment and production.

Travel & Additional Responsibilities: Travel may be required to support plant activities and the role includes other assigned duties or special projects.

All other duties as assigned.

Scope

The position covers all SEMA Manufacturing Plants with responsibilities extending across various plant locations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in manufacturing compounding processes equipment optimization and cost reduction strategies. Strong problemsolving skills a collaborative mindset and the ability to work across multiple plants and teams are crucial for success in this role.