Avient Corporation · 4 months ago
Associate Engineer - 2026 Leadership Development Program
Avon Lake, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAvient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed. They are seeking an Associate Engineer for their 2026 Leadership Development Program, which offers hands-on experience through multiple engineering roles in a rotational format, focusing on process improvement and leadership development.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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 Avient’s future success
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Willing to relocate and travel
Company
Avient Corporation
The world is changing in remarkable ways, creating both challenges and opportunities.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.38B2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2022-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2000-09-08IPO
Leadership Team
Khandpur Ashish
Chairman, CEO, and President
Recent News
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