26 Nov, 2024

Manufacturing Technology Senior Engineer

Lead Engineer Plastics & Manufacturing

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.

DuPont Electronics & Industrial (E&I) delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to the transportation, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, industrial and consumer markets. The Pencader Site in Newark, DE, is the premier manufacturing location for Vespel® Parts and Shapes within those industries.

Pencader has an opening for a Manufacturing Technology Senior Engineer. This individual will be a member of the Manufacturing Technology group located at the Pencader site focused on both short- and long-term process improvement needs across the global business. The role will be associated with Export Controlled process technology and US Citizenship is a requirement.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate sincere personal leadership and accountability by being a role model for core values, business & site goals, and continuous improvement.
  • Core member of the site support staff; helps set the technical direction.
  • Lead and/or be a technical reviewer for manufacturing process changes; expertise with management of change (MOC) and change of design (COD) work processes; lead any scaleup work needed to achieve project goals.
  • Effectively provide technical support for plant operations; assist with and/or lead process upsets, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement and short and long-term process optimization projects, working closely to support manufacturing technology engineers/ATOs/mentor/develop ATO, quality, and improvement engineers, and other functions within the Vespel® MT/integrated operations team.
  • Team member on new product commercialization framework (NPCF) projects representing manufacturing during early phases thru commercialization; plays a lead role in defining and implement manufacturing process(es) to achieve project goals working closely across functions. Ensures a safe and efficient process is handed over to the operations team.
  • Lead technology plans and basic data development for capital projects; may lead small capital projects or collaborate closely with other engineers to implement. Lead startup efforts for capital projects, following DuPont project process and best practices.
  • Lead / support the advancement of the process technology; work with Global Technology Guardian to execute the technology roadmap.
  • Provide technical support for contract manufacturing projects – if local North America support is required, and under direction of the Global Technology Guardian
  • This position reports to the Pencader site Manufacturing Technology Manager and receives local oversight, training, and guidance from Global Manufacturing Technology Leader.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
  • 5-15 years of experience in discrete manufacturing operations and/or capital / improvement projects as a manufacturing representative
  • Product design for manufacturing with 2D, 3D CAD design experience (Solid works preferred).
  • Experience with new product commercialization including scale- up.
  • Strong knowledge in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)
  • General knowledge in standard machining practices.
  • Knowledge of design and function of industrial automation
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex process and production issues using a team approach and data driven analysis.
  • A strong desire to apply fundamental knowledge to solve challenging problems.
  • Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement and statistical analysis experience
  • Skilled in MOC (Management of Change).
  • Experience with process technology improvements / advancements
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player with an ability to work closely with cross functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with contract manufacturing.
  • Experience in migrating technology from research and development to manufacturing.
  • Experience with product commercialization and manufacturing cost analysis.
  • Six Sigma green belt (or higher) or Lean certified
  • Experience with plant support (root cause analysis, MOC, COD) and continuous improvement processes (examples: LEAN, Kaizen)
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to be an effective team member.

Additional Key Competencies for Success:

  • Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to work independently and represent DuPont externally (as needed with suppliers)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives as well as take on additional roles to meet business needs.
  • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a strong work ethic.

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(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.


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