Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Specialty Engineered Materials | Greenville, NC

At Avient, our people power our performance.

As a Project Engineer, you will provide technical and project management services to support the safe, cost-effective production of Dyneema fiber, Dyneema Purity, Dyneema UD, and Dyneema Tape products.

You will lead equipment, facility, utility, and capital projects while driving operational excellence, process improvements, environmental stewardship, and manufacturing reliability across Avient Protective Materials and APM Biomedical business groups.Qualifications

What You Bring


* MS in a related technical field (Engineering or other physical science) with 3 years of industry-related experience; OR BS/BA in a related technical field with 5 years of industry-related experience


* Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills


* Diversified knowledge of multiple engineering specialties - including mechanical, chemical, electrical, and civil


* Experience managing projects of $50k


* Must be willing to respond to all types of emergencies and spend overtime hours in monitoring scheduled work when required


* Experience in textiles manufacturing is highly preferred


* Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Windows applications

Physical Demands


* Requires standing and sitting for extended periods, and talking and listening


* Must be able to walk and use hands


* Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs


* May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds


* Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud


* Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection


* Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions


* May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity

Why Avient


* Visible impact across multiple sites and businesses


* Strong partnership with business and enterprise leadership


* Opportunity to lead change


* Growth-focused culture that values innovation, collaboration, and accountability

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