Intern Naval Market study

Job Description:

Job Description

Avient Protective Materials (APM) is looking for a highly motivated Master's student to conduct a strategic research project focused on the European naval market. APM develops Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber, used in advanced ballistic and lightweight protective solutions. As naval programs increasingly demand improved survivability, weight reduction, and sustainability, APM aims to assess where Dyneema® can create value in future maritime defense platforms

YOUR CHALLENGE

Avient Protective Materials (APM) is exploring opportunities to expand its advanced material solutions within the global naval sector with an emphasis on European shipbuilders (OEM's). To support this ambition, we are seeking an intern to conduct a focused market study that evaluates the potential for APM's high-performance protective materials in naval platforms and related maritime defense programs.

The study will map the structure and dynamics of the naval market, with particular attention to key shipbuilders and OEMs, their procurement strategies, and the material technologies currently used in hulls, superstructures, armor systems, and onboard protective applications. The intern will assess the relevance of APM's portfolio-Dyneema®, an extremely lightweight composite used for ballistic protection-against emerging naval requirements including survivability, weight reduction, corrosion resistance, and sustainability.

A central component of the assignment is identifying major naval programs across surface vessels, submarines, and auxiliary fleets. This includes mapping active and upcoming programs in mainly Europe and analyzing their timelines, decision-makers, and material specifications. The intern will also evaluate competitive offerings and benchmark APM's potential differentiators/challenges.

The outcome will be a clear, data-driven view of whether meaningful opportunities exist for APM in the naval domain, which OEMs and programs should be prioritized, and what strategic steps could position APM as a valued material partner in future naval platforms.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Supports the department with all necessary administrative or clerical work.
* Supports the department with all necessary project work.
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

* MSc/WO student (e.g., Business/Strategy, Industrial Engineering, Defense Studies, Mechanical/Materials Engineering, or related).
* Strong analytical and research skills.
* Curiosity about the defense/maritime sector and/or high-performance materials.
* Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.

What We Offer

* Guidance from APM experts with deep knowledge of Dyneema® technologies.
* Opportunity to attend industry events or exhibitions.
* A high-impact strategic assignment with executive-level visibility.
* A supportive and international working environment.

About Avient Protective Materials

Avient Protective Materials is patent-owner and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™ . Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™ is APM's premium product brand for Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber, UD and fabric. Dyneema® combines maximum strength with minimum weight. It is 15 times stronger than quality steel and 40% stronger than aramid fiber, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® is used in countless applications where its performance is critical, and failure is simply not an option. Many of these applications would not be possible to design and engineer without Dyneema®. For the people wearing it, and working with it and designing with it, we summarize the promise we make with Dyneema® as "with you when it matters". Industries like law enforcement, maritime, offshore, medical, defense, sports, outdoor, renewable energy, and personal protective equipment rely on Dyneema® for its lightweight, protective and durable properties.

Dyneema® is born from innovation. Our scientific expertise in advanced materials is created with a combination of processing knowhow, material knowledge and application experience. We're proud of our long term collaborations with customers, and the IP protected Dyneema® technology platforms we have created together. From start-ups to global industry leaders, we invest in helping our customers develop the next generation of performance-leading applications. Further information on Dyneema® is available at www.dyneema.com .

About Avient

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

* 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 8,700 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