Advanced Process Engineer
DESCRIPTION:
About Avient:
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:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
At Avient, 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 in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.
Job Title: Advanced Process Engineer
Job Location: Plot No. F-27, MIDC, Ranjangaon, Taluka- Shirur, Pune, India, 412220.
Job Summary:
Responsible for development of new and improved process for custom polymer compounds. Responsible for scale up and process testing plan and procedures, data analysis, and communication of results. Primary contact with Manufacturing for writing and communication of production specifications. Three plus years direct, relevant experience with the ability to operate with little to no direction.
Essential Functions:
- R&D coordinates with manufacturing partners to establish quality and testing conditions for established Avient products.
- Participate in development of scale-up, process testing plans and procedures, data analysis, and/or communication of results.
- Develop technical specifications required for established Avient products.
- Documentation and preparation of product specifications for Avient products.
- Participates in resolution of plant production issues.
- Other duties as assigned
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Masters / Bachelors of Science or Technology in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science / Engineering (or related field)
- 5–10 years of industrial / academic experience in polymer compound development and processing.
- Strong knowledge of formulating and processing of polymer compounds, with a strong background in polymer structure property relationships and polymer blends
- Strong skills in the scientific method and use of design of experiments for data-driven research
- Strong knowledge of analytical characterization techniques for rheological, mechanical and, thermal properties of polymers
- Working knowledge of polymer processes, including compounding with twin screw extruders and injection molding.
- Works safely in the laboratory and plant settings
- Experience with product approval processes and qualifications at automotive OEMs is desirable
Additional Qualifications:
- Use of statistical software (StatEase, Minitab, SigmaPro or similar) for executing DOEs
- Strong competencies in using Microsoft Word for documentation and report writing
- Strong competencies in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project for research needs
- Greenbelt (or higher) in Six Sigma DMAIC desirable
Competencies:
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Excellent project management and organisational skills required to develop detailed project timelines with key milestones and deliverables
- The candidate must be collaborative and work effectively across cross-functional teams to drive projects from lab-to-commercial scale
- The ideal candidate is an independent thinker and self-motivated to address technical challenges
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 behaviour 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 physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
· Requires remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, and frequent communication.
· Must be able to traverse and operate computer and other office equipment.
· Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.
EH&S Requirements:
Avient integrates EH&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EH&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EH&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EH&S a priority within the organisation.
· Security includes physical security and cyber security.
· Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.