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Technology Manager

Avient Corporation
United States, Illinois, McHenry
833 Ridgeview Dr (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Job Summary Reporting to the Technology Director, the ADTS Manager is responsible for supporting and directing the ADTS team in implementing SEM ETP / TPE products into new markets applications and optimizing support for business needs. This position will work closely with internal functional groups to facilitate and support material and application development programs (POL, NPD, CPD, RCR). Requires a BS in Engineering (Plastics preferred), plus 7 years ADTS experience. Must have the ability to operate with minimal direction. Essential Functions * Facilitate a culture of excitement and growth * Derive relevant and measurable Goals and Objectives * Direct ADTS Engineering support resources * Drive ADTS process and project management discipline * Manage monthly group communication to Technology Director * Firm understanding of Avient SEM Technologies * Ensure effective ADTS support coverage for strategic markets (PTI, HC, W&C, Cons.) * Support ADTS Customer technical calls as needed * Support ADTS with material recommendations and suggestions * Provide plastic part design, tool design, process design theory and recommendations * Supervise CAE analysis (MFA/FEA) for plastic part and injection mold tooling design * Engage customer contacts on interpreting and communicating simulation results * Attend technical reviews and first launch product trials as needed * Work with internal teams to identify new material applications and markets * Partner with R&D Managers to assist product * Partner with Marketing Managers in creating internal application development parts/tooling J * Responsible for product part or mold design and processing/troubleshooting literature for new Avient SEM solutions and platforms * Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience * Bachelors in Plastics Engineering or related Engineering discipline. * 7+ years of plastic application development / technical support experience. * Able to travel 60% of the time. * Plastic Design (Component, tool, Process) experience * CAE Simulation experience * Project lead / Project Management experience Additional Qualifications Technical Competence * Have in-depth knowledge of material technology TPE / ETP * High Level knowledge of CAE tools (Moldflow or related, FEA, SolidWorks, etc.) * Drive a team culture of customer urgency * Understand basic statistical tools including standard deviation, variance and normal distribution. * Understands and embraces technology processes like LSS, POL, etc. * Performs work with speed and accuracy. * Adheres to EHS policy and rules. Interprets SDS's and provide proper instructions. Leadership Skills * Able to coach and mentor * Derive specific goals and objects to measure success. * Able work with management groups to facilitate change. * Understands project purpose and commitment required. Communication * Able to present ideas and results in a logical manner. * Create technical reports and presentations * Can effectively communicate technical information with other functions that are non-technical. * Receptive to other ideas and feedback. * Works seamlessly with others without difficulty Result-oriented * Performs duties within required timing * Manage multiple projects Physical Demands The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. * Must be able to work in laboratory, plant and processing environments. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and ability to differentiate color. Work Environment The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. * Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hardhat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. * Work is inside and the individual is exposed to a normal lab environment. * Occasionally work in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is loud. * The individual will be required to work extensively at a computer screen and will, at times, sit at a desk for extended periods. * Must be able to travel by car or airplane. Competencies Personal Skills - Stress Management Personal Skills - Research Personal Skills - Self Motivated Personal Skills - Analytical Skills Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management Personal Skills - Influence Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook Software Skills - Microsoft Word Software Skills - Microsoft Excel Personal Skills - Work Independently Personal Skills - Technical Writing Personal Skills - Work on a Team Leader of Others - Drives Engagement Leader of Others - Courage Leader of Others - Values Differences Leader of Others - Ensures Accountability Leader of Others - Develops Talent Leader of Others - Organizational Savvy Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. Who We Are Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit www.avient.com. Why Avient Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.