Mechanical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing, laboratory, and building systems equipment for our Colors and Additives facilities.

• Mechanical Engineering BS degree
• Experience with manufacturing or industrial equipment
• Strong skills in safety, CAD, Excel, and communication
• Additional skills in electronics, instrumentation, and automation a plus

• Design, build, test, implement industrial production and lab process equipment, facilities and utilities equipment, controls and instrumentation, motor control, and automation systems.
• Conduct safety reviews and improvements with a focus on ergonomic improvements and innovation.
• Core duties include project management in addition to engineering.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve existing equipment and processes, product quality, safety, capacity and efficiency.
• Manage capital projects from conceptual design through implementation in manufacturing.
• Develop and manage capital budgets, oversee project execution, vendor relations, specifications, equipment design, integrated systems design and management of change.

This role reports directly to the Avient Color & Additives Director of Engineering and will have responsibilities at several east costs US facilities.