Manufacturing Technology Engineer

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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.

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We are hiring a Manufacturing Technology Engineer – Hemlock HIMS to join our team.

This position is part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) team supporting the Healthcare and Specialty Lubricants (HSL) businesses within DuPont Electronics & Industrial (E&I) Industrial Solutions segment.

The MT team is accountable for the process technology needed to support the end-to-end manufacture of products at the plant sites. The MT team works across functions (MT, integrated operations & quality, EH&S, R&D, TS&D, commercial, marketing, and supply chain) to deliver results on projects in alignment with the site and business needs.

The MT role located at the Hemlock HIMS site has primary responsibilities supporting and improving existing HSL manufacturing operations as well as playing a key role in bringing changes and new products to the site.

This is an Onsite opportunity, limited travel ([10%) is expected depending on project responsibilities (travel to other DuPont sites or external parties such as suppliers, manufacturers, training)

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain appropriate documentation, including process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Partner with the experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve operating discipline. Assist with and/or lead root cause analysis of asset utilization losses in the facility.
• Ensure Process is effectively utilized to optimize plant performance. Evaluate, propose, and implement performance improvements.
• 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 and/or be a technical reviewer for manufacturing process changes; expertise with management of change (MOC) work process. Engineering technical resource for trial and scaleup work to achieve project goals.
• Lead technology plans and basic data development for capital projects; may lead small capital projects or work closely with other engineers to implement. Lead startup efforts for capital projects, following DuPont project process and best practices.
• This position reports to the HSL Manufacturing Technology Manager and receives local oversight, training, and guidance from HIMS Site Leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical Engineering or other engineering background
• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering or a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing/chemical manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Driven to move projects and initiatives forward.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with an ability to work independently and closely with cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of process control and statistical process control techniques
• Experience with silicone chemistry, mixing and extrusion processes.
• Six Sigma green belt (or higher) or Lean certified
• Experience with new product commercialization including scale up.
• Experience in Process Safety and process hazard analysis.

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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.