Mechanical Process & Product Development 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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DuPont’s Tensylon® Business is seeking a Mechanical Process & Product Development Engineer with expertise in polymer processing and fiber technologies. This role’s primary responsibly will be to support end to end new Tensylon® product development, starting with operating trial batches on the R&D Pilot line located in Monroe, NC.

In addition to the R&D scope, the role will also provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis to the Tenslyon® production facility for complex production issues impacting capacity, yield, or quality.  The role will work closely with customers, product management, and global applications development teams to adjust the product process and finalize commercial specifications. As the final step in process development, the role will work closely with site operations in Monroe, NC and external contractors to commercialize the product. This role provides opportunities to interface and collaborate with several different functions within DuPont, including Operations, Contract Management, R&D, Manufacturing Technology, EH&S, Quality, and Product Management.

Your Key Responsibilities:  

• Design, plan, communicate, and participate in a daily test plan for experiments run on the Semi-Works

• Ensure that experimental results are routinely and properly recorded.

• Work effectively with technicians and mechanics

• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, protocols and other technical and regulatory documents as needed.

• Develop an understanding of the relationships between process parameters and product properties

•  Applies knowledge of the Line of Business (LOB) technology to define and implement solutions for PSM, Grow and Improve projects.

• Leads or Participates in front end loading of capital projects.

• Lead or Participates in Process Hazards Analysis (PHAs) for existing or new processes.

• First contact for advanced troubleshooting for Operations.

• Provide required engineering support for Root Cause Investigations (RCI’s).

• Leads or supports raw material qualification or trials for new products.

• Validates technical solutions and documents results to drive toward a standardized Process Technology.

•  Provides technical input for Management of Change.

• Lead or Participate in Project Reviews.

• Collaborates across MT, Operations, EH&S, R&D, Contract Management etc. 

Your Qualification Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering discipline required ( Mechanical Preferred)

• 3+ years of manufacturing or related experience required (Preferred in a chemical process environment)

• Prior experience in applications development or R&D preferred

• Effective communication/interpersonal 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.