12 Sep, 2024

Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing Technology

  • Dupont
  • Circleville, OH, USA
Lead Engineer, Process Engineer Biochemicals / Pharmaceuticals

Job Description

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

The Kapton® team is seeking a Senior Process Engineer at the Circleville, Ohio facility—30 miles south of Columbus, Ohio. This role will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, operators, and mechanics to provide technical expertise and strategic direction to improve our competitive advantage for the manufacturing of Kapton® Polyimide Films. The Kapton® facilities consist of polymer manufacturing, solvent distillation and extraction, film casting, and numerous converting operations such as coating, heat treatment, and slitting. The Circleville site also manufactures Tedlar® film, Teflon® film and Vespel® resin, and has a wide variety of on-site engineering disciplines such as R&D and project engineering, in addition to the 30+ engineers in the Kapton® Manufacturing Technology department.

The Circleville site is a short drive from Columbus, OH, a growing city that is currently the 14th largest in the nation. This proximity to Columbus allows either urban or rural living, great for families and single living. The area offers many museums and arts-scene experiences, professional and collegiate sports, and has several highly ranked golf courses and state/metro parks for the outdoor enthusiast. See www.experiencecolumbus.com for additional information.

The Circleville site is one of three primary manufacturing locations that produce Kapton®, part of the Interconnect Solutions business unit within DuPont. This business unit is part of DuPont’s Electronics and Industrial Platform. Electronics and Industrial is comprised of a number of high growth global businesses supplying a broad array of materials to multiple consumer electronics and industrial sectors. Dupont recently invested over $250MM to build a new Kapton® manufacturing asset at the Circleville site, as well.

The Senior Process Engineer role will work to upgrade processes and products that may range from incremental improvements to major technology changes. A primary focus is to improve process efficiency, process safety, yield, quality, plant capacity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Works with a small team (with operations specialists & production, reliability, & process control engineers) to prioritize, coordinate and execute efforts for the assets of responsibility, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills.
  • Identifies and works with technical personnel & operations to develop best practices for process(es)
  • Provides technical oversight of ongoing production.
  • Enables and assists in the training of operators, mechanics, and other technical team members to convey the “why” of the fundamentals.
  • Drives product-by-process through development and documentation of manufacturing standard process.
  • Designs process improvements (yield, quality, uptime, capacity release)
  • Implements large programs and/or process improvements – Test Authorizations, Management of Change
  • Leads troubleshooting and root cause failure analyses (RCFAs) for complex issues.
  • Utilizes Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodology.
  • Responsible to ensure adequate basic data is created for CapEx projects and provides resourcing support (e.g., development and/or Plans for Commissioning, Decommissioning, Start-Up and Shut Down)
  • Supports key PSM Technology Elements as needed (Process Technology, PHA, Management of Change-Technology)
  • Supports the startup and qualification of new equipment.
  • Networks and leverages the broader organization (Leveraged Engineering Resources, Quality, R&D, Marketing, etc.)

Minimum qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
  • >5 years of process manufacturing experience; 10+ preferred
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Industrial plant experience working with PSM critical processes/systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve, or help others solve equipment and/or process issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of key PSM Technology elements such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology, Management of Change-Technology, RAGAGEP among others
  • Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, develop others, and work in a team-based environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
  • Demonstrated skill in team building and achieving results through influence and negotiation.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; must work well in both self-managed and team environment.
  • Ability to access and network with appropriate site and corporate teams to gain or share knowledge.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Six Sigma / Green Belt Certified
  • Experience with developing basic data, project execution, equipment startup & commissioning.

Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.


Apply Now