DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. Job Summary This Manufacturing Process Engineer position supports Plant Manufacturing while maintaining a strong focus on continual Process Improvement and Optimization. Applies fundamental knowledge of basic principles, theories and concepts of industry standards and practices to design, automate, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment or processes used in the processing or manufacturing of products. Essential Functions Develops, designs, and communicates manufacturing processes Monitors and revises processes to help generate cost savings and improve the quality and efficiency of product/process Utilizing visual management tools to communicate process metrics and improvements Participates in the design review to improve the ability to manufacture products Responsible for the activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality, and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem- solving and decision making tools Identifies and solves issues or problems with equipment/process. Troubleshoots possible causes and coordinates the activities of maintenance, production, and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions Provides coordination of new process installation and process changes Other projects/duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Bachelors- Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent 3 years' experience in Process Improv ment, Manufacturing Operations & Safety Procedures Additional Qualifications Time/Priority Management Reading/Comprehension Lean Manufacturing Stress Management Self-motivated Organizational Skills Software Skills - SAP, Outlook, Excel, Word Competencies Each position at PolyOne 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, grip or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise to loud where hearing protection is required. 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. PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.