Lead Raw Material Engineer - Onsite

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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 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.

This is an onsite position.

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 manufacturing environment

• 10+ years of experience working with Polymers and other raw materials

• 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.