Avient Corporation is looking to innovate materials solutions to help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world, specifically through the development of new Dyneema composites.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in engineering or materials science, preferentially with textile or yarn manufacturing expertise or materials science experience
- Knowledge of statistics and experimental design is beneficial
- Experience in an academic or industrial environment, demonstrating a deep understanding of the field and a track record of impactful contributions
- Data-Driven Mindset: Knowledge of statistics and experimental design is beneficial
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English
- Bachelor degree with more than 5 years of relevant experience or proven ability to work on an academic level
- Experience with materials science, textile or yarn manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Crafting the Future: Develop new Dyneema composites, the world’s lightest weight and highest performing fabrics for various outdoor applications.
- Research Maverick: Lead or contribute to applied and fundamental research projects aimed at enhancing Dyneema products.
- Problem-Solving Extraordinaire: Provide support for troubleshooting in our production plant, leveraging your knowledge of fabric production.
- Strategic Navigator: Identify and implement solutions to ensure ongoing development and production within budgetary and timeline constraints, all while strictly adhering to relevant regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge Architect: Continuously monitor scientific advancements in the product field, actively building expertise for the R&D team through networking with peers and ensuring access to vital information.
- IP Guardian: Proactively recognize and act upon intellectual property opportunities and threats, playing a key role in building and defending our IP portfolio.
- Safety Champion: Consistently demonstrate behavior that aligns with SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) and Security risks and agreed-upon controls, ensuring full compliance with all Avient and Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules, and procedures.
Other
- Education: Master’s or PhD Preferred
- Experience Matters: Ideally, possess 3-10 years of experience
- Passion Meets Purpose: Demonstrate a high drive to translate scientific knowledge into practical, real-life applications
- Communication is Key: Possess excellent communication and social skills alongside strong analytical and conceptual capabilities
- Team Spirit: Embrace collaboration and thrive as a team player in our dynamic environment
