Global Polymer Engineer

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INVISTA is currently seeking a Global Polymer Engineer for our polymer process technology capability, ensuring our operating sites continuously advance and leverage best in class technology.

Our Team

Our team is composed of skilled professionals who specialize in various aspects of polymer process engineering across the world. They work closely together within the team and operating sites to drive continuous improvement and ensure that INVISTA's products and processes meet the highest standards with high efficiency.

This position is primarily located at one of our North American offices. Due to collaboration with international teams, schedule flexibility is required, and the team operates within a hybrid office/remote framework. The role expects approximately 25% travel, mainly throughout North America, with annual international travel also anticipated.

What You Will Do

• Develop capability as a subject matter expert for PA66 process technology to mentor the global site network.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks and optimization opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Establish a global process technology community of practice, leveraging learnings and improvements across our operating sites.
• Provide technical support for capital projects at the manufacturing sites.
• Ensure sites have the proper training and knowledge systems around our technology.
• Analyze process and quality data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineers.
• Confident in producing engineering calculations, using process simulation software, and analyzing process data.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in PA66 polymerization processes - batch and/or continuous.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).