Associate Engineer – 2025 Leadership Development Program

Job Summary
The Engineering Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing participants in multiple engineering related roles during a two-year rotational program working with different Avient manufacturing sites. Individuals get hands-on experience by going through two or more rotations (depending on function and/or geographic) gaining key technical, change management, and leadership competencies. Each of these assignments will support a wide range of projects and activities focused on adding real value for the business and driving improvement in the critical manufacturing processes of Avient. The program will place the individual in different facets of manufacturing operations including process, project, reliability and/or quality engineering. Individuals will participate in Lean Six Sigma Training and achieve certification. During each phase of assignment, Engineering Associates will establish relationships with site associates, peers and leaders. They will also learn fundamentals and be provided mentoring from both program and business level leadership. Upon completion of the program, individuals are placed in a full time role within Avient that best suits their personal and professional goals and matches the business needs.
Essential Functions
Develop, design and communicate manufacturing processes.
Monitor and revise processes to and improve the safety, quality and efficiency of the product and / or process and generate cost savings.
Responsible for activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process safety, quality and cost.
Identify and solve issues with processes and equipment. Troubleshoot possible causes and coordinate the activities of maintenance, production and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions.
Manage capital project activity for the specification and installation of new equipment.
Own change management projects to drive process improvement.
Interact with Senior Management, build relationships with other employees across the globe and make a difference in Avients future success.
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
1 years of experience preferred (can include prior co-op or internship experience).
Must graduate by the program start date, but no more than one year prior.
Qualifications
Willing to relocate and travel
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.
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 end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor