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.
We are seeking a Lead Raw Materials Engineer with manufacturing experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for qualifying raw material changes, developing alternative / second source raw materials, defining critical to performance parameters, and implementing new technologies for raw material improvement to start.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with technical groups in R&D and manufacturing to facilitate the optimization and commercialization of new raw materials used in pad manufacturing.
Work with analytical team to implement key ISQ tools for incoming raw material testing to improve manufacturing capability and product cost.
Collaborate with analytical team to evaluate testing for process control and quality control (gage studies, sensitivity studies).
Create FMEA’s of new raw materials with information from supplier processes and sub-raw materials
Run qualification of new raw material (includes changes to POR and terminal buy product)
Work with stage gate team to update design and/or process FMEA based on learnings from optimization / commercialization of new raw material
Assess current raw materials and recommend improvements/updates based on available Most Effective Technology (MET) for applications of mixing, filtration, processing, and metals reduction.
Implement preventative and corrective modifications to raw material products that are part of stage gate or recently commercialized based on the findings of root cause analyses
Evaluate the capability of modified products and processes to meet specifications and control limits.
Define, direct, or perform process investigations as needed in order to ensure success of PCN process/product
Provide technical expertise to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability
Represent the company during interactions with customers and suppliers regarding raw material quality
Establish quality requirements for raw materials/ testing processes
Communicate results and progress to technical teams, management, and business leadership through written report and oral presentations
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify DuPont’s Core Values: Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behaviors, and Protecting the Planet
Your Qualification Profile:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related engineering field
10+ years of work experience in a manufacturing or lab environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional environment building strong relationships, and driving results
Experience with raw material supplier management is a plus
Experience in the semiconductor, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industries
Successful candidate should have strong collaborative R&D mindset
Strong analytical skills, with experience in using data to identify issues, implement solutions, and track progress
Strong project management skills and ability to execute complex projects and navigate multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to make data driven decisions and actionable recommendations
Familiarity with a variety of analytical techniques, such as NMR, GPC, FT-IR, SEM, DMA, TGS, DSC, etc.
Able to develop and implement project plans
Working knowledge of Quality management skills such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma and use of statistical software such as JMP.
Self-motivated and driven to succeed
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Good oral and written communications skills
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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.