Senior Fiber Technology Developer

Job SummaryAt this role you will be responsible for the development and improvement of the technology for Dyneema fiber lines. In particular, you will improve and develop current production technology, linking product technology to process technology, improving technology performance including quality, consistency, capacity, and/or manufacturing cost and product performance. You will also develop new technology or improve existing ones according to the strategic directions and continuously improve (output, efficiency, and quality) fiber and fiber related production activities, by means of modeling tools, fundamental understanding as well as pilot line facilities. At this role you will report to Global Technology Manager.Do you have what it takes to manage and lead process development projects? Are you a real team player with a strong knowledge within fiber process technology? Then this is your next challenge!Essential FunctionsShow behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules, and procedures.Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way.Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management.Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside Avient Protective Materials.Manufacturing Excellence – Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.We are looking for a highly motivated process engineer for optimization of the existing fiber technology and support of introduction of new technologies and products.Managing and coordinating global technology optimizations and new technology development projects.Deciding on involvement external parties with technology projects/collaboration.Communicating over several functional disciplines and departments mainly within manufacturing and Innovation.You will act as a gatekeeper for Innovation projects and product developments to secure innovation input for the fiber product and the fiber related production activities.Education and ExperienceMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in process engineering, material science or textile technology.At least 5 years’ experience as a process engineer.Track record on plant design in actual plant environment and execution.Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) RequirementsAvient 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 AreAvient 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 AvientAvient 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.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 on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.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.

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