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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
 Avient Corporation | |
 United States, Ohio, Avon Lake | |
| 33587 Walker Road (Show on map) | |
 April 12, 2024 | |
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AVL Sr. Manufacturing Engineer 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 world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use 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 * Light-weighting 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 10,000 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.com. WHY AVIENT: Avient Corporation is a world-class 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. Job Summary The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at our Avon Lake location supports Plant Manufacturing and Technical Operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, flawless launch, continuous process and equipment improvement and optimization. Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories and concepts of acceptable industry standards and practices to design, develop, upgrade and optimize processes, methodologies, equipment, and facilities in processing or manufacturing products that meet customer expectations of quality, cost and delivery. Must be a positive influence in raising the engineering team's skill set. This person must know how to excel in a rapidly changing culture, enjoy change management and have a passion for excellence. Essential Functions
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience * Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Preferred degrees in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. * 3+ years of experience as a process engineer required - preferred in compounding and plastic pelletizing * Hands-on process engineering experience in high volume manufacturing environment. * Experience in plastics and/or rubber processing (compound/mix/extrusion/pelletization) preferred * Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change * In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices * Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing transformative technologies * Ability to provide strategic guidance aligning process engineering efforts with overall business objectives * Process troubleshooting and documentation specialist * Excellent mentorship skills * Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude * Timely and accurate completion of projects and assignments * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Qualifications * Analysis * Organizational Skills * Partnering Globally * Communication at all levels * Achieving results with urgency * Influencing Skills * Results Driven * Lean Six Sigma experience 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 * 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. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs. Specific vision abilities may be required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud. 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. Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination 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 veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. | |