Project Engineer

The Project Engineer provides technical and project management services to produce high quality Dyneema® fiber including Dyneema® Purity, Dyneema UD® and Dyneema® Tape products in a safe, cost effective manner while maintaining excellent safety, human‑relations, and environmental standards. The Project Engineer will operate within the organizational structure to provide project non‑capital and small/large capital support to Avient Protective Materials and APM Biomedical business groups. The person in this role will interact with all staff and external contractors and will maintain expertise on corporate project guidelines. They will initiate, implement, and follow up on Avient Protective Materials projects and will interact with APM global and APM Corporate colleagues to keep Avient Protective Materials within guidelines and to provide excellent results. Responsibilities Ensures all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed. Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures. Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of employee security agreements; use of non‑disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or APM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys. Maintains adequate manufacturing and support facilities to produce the highest quality product in a cost‑effective manner. Prepares and submits requests for equipment (major and minor) replacements and additions. Assesses manufacturing capacity and the need to upgrade facilities to meet regulatory requirements and process improvements. Manage all aspects of selected equipment upgrade, equipment addition, facilities, and utility projects from generation of basic engineering through final commissioning. Manage projects to stay within budget, schedule, quality / scope of work, and safety requirements. Coordinate project activities with Maintenance turnarounds. Monitors and analyzes repetitive manufacturing problems. Determines the root cause for manufacturing failures and initiates equipment or procedural changes to correct the problem. Prepares, reviews, and approves production records including maintenance procedures, operating procedures, JSA’s, and change requests as required. Interacts with Technicians as necessary to ensure effective communication of production and compliance related changes in procedures based upon aspects initiated by project efforts. Conducts formalized training for operative/technical personnel as necessary. Assists in developing operating goals in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives. Develops plans to reduce COGS by continuously improving efficiencies, processing times, reducing labor and material costs, reducing maintenance costs and controlling expense budgets. Maintains compliance with environmental programs. Promotes waste reduction and recovery projects, and incorporates associated operations in applicable manufacturing processes. Identifies opportunities to minimize waste and to actively recycle. Pursues project approaches that will minimize utility consumption and environmental emissions. It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury‑free and incident‑free workplace and comply with all job‑related safety and other training programs. Analyze improve plant proposals and develop cost effective solutions. Prepare and submit request for implementation of selected solutions. Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well. Perform other duties as assigned. Authorities Supervise contractors. Recommend equipment/components. Negotiate vendor pricing. Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities. Initiate capital spending. Change facilities within project scope. Projects or Special Assignments Operational Excellence Roles SAP Roles (as required) Manufacturing E&S: Project Manager Avient Protective Materials Large Capital Project Team member, when required. Education and Experience MS in related technical field (Engineering or other physical science) with 3 years industry‑related experience; OR BS/BA in related technical field with 5 years industry‑related experience; OR AA/AS in related technical field with 7 years industry‑related experience or 8 years of related engineering 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 to include Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Project®, and Microsoft Access®. Physical Demands Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr