Tyvek® Process Engineer – Manufacturing Technology

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Primary Function:

DuPont’s Spruance, VA plant is looking to fill a position for Process Engineer to join our Tyvek® line of business.  Tyvek® is a 100% synthetic material made from high-density spunbound polyethylene fibers. Lightweight, durable and breathable, yet resistant to water, abrasion, bacterial penetration and aging, Tyvek® is an amazing material used to improve a variety of applications across multiple industries.  Tyvek® is available in both a hard structure, used for Home Wrap, envelopes and Healthcare applications, and a soft structure, fabric-like finish used for protective apparel and consumer applications. Discover how the science behind Tyvek® allows for superior performance across a range of applications. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of the Tyvek® technology to define and implement solutions for PSM, Grow and Improve projects.  
• Leads or Participates in front end loading of capital projects.
• Provides technical inputs into Business Technology Plan to meet production goals.
• Provides technical input into Multi-Generational Technology Plan.
• Participates in Process Hazards Analysis (PHAs).
• First contact in Manufacturing Technology (MT) for advanced troubleshooting for Operations.
• Responsible for providing technical training and coaching to Operations Engineers and Technical staff. 
• Provide required engineering support for Root Cause Investigations (RCI’s).
• Leads or supports raw material qualification or trials for new products.
• Validates technical solutions and documents results to drive toward a standardized Process Technology.
• Provides technical input for Management of Change.
• Lead or Participate in Project Reviews.
• Collaborates across MT, Operations, EH&S, R&D, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Engineering discipline required
• 3-7 years of manufacturing or related experience required
• Tyvek® Line of business experience preferred
• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience preferred

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