Newark, Delaware, USA
23 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

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 hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join our Newark, Bellevue team. The successful candidate will provide engineering support to area issues that are impacting production. In this role the engineer provides technical expertise which may be equipment based or repair technique based which impacts the availability and maintainability of the unit. Interfaces with plant reliability engineering, process engineer and maintenance team to implement systems-based efforts in respective areas and implement long term improvements. Provides coaching and mentorship to process engineers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Serves as a subject matter expert in manufacturing equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations. Provides technical expertise to Unit personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.Leads/participates in downtime related RCIs.For equipment that is critical for the process ensures that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc. and if necessary, provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data.Ensures troubleshooting guides are created as appropriate and kept up to date.Provides maintainability input to capital project process.Support PSM elements as applicable.During development of turnaround, work provides input on development of work orders particularly on critical equipment requiring engineering review or input.Reliability reviewer on minor capital projectsLeads unit level OEE programs and participates in OEE reviews.Provides deeper level understanding of MTBF and improvement pan.Works cross functionally to support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred.Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience (manufacturing, reliability, engineering, etc.)The ability to solve problems and prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with operations, maintenance, and other functional groups.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence; able to take a "hands-on" approach with operators, technicians, and engineers to drive change and get results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with web handling equipmentKnowledge of both rotating and fixed equipmentSix Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.Statistical Analysis (JMP, Minitab)

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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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