Product Development 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.

JOB OVERVIEW

Develop new engineered water filtration products and production processes. Provide technical support to customers and the business on engineered products and system design, engineering, operation, and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities Include

Implement research and development programs for the development of new engineered water filtration products and manufacturing processes .

Apply design thinking while working within the innovation process and product development lifecycle to design and develop new products.

Develop, review and maintain technical product designs and technical drawings, working with Autodesk Inventor (or similar)

Apply engineering tools to the design process (DFMEA, RCA, CAD, Rapid Prototyping, FEA), and translate design concepts into prototypes and full scale manufactured products.

Assist in the identification and resolution of product and plant operating problems and the establishment of quality specifications and standards for incoming materials, in-process manufacture and finished products.

Assist in the preparation of product and process specifications and operating procedures.

Prepare reports on projects and/or trials.

Ensure the application of sound scientific and engineering principles. Comply with relevant Acts, legal demands, ethical standards, and EHS safe work standards and work policies.

Experience & Abilities

Tertiary Qualification in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

5+ years Engineering experience with a strong understanding and aptitude for product design and development.

Strong hands-on abilities in materials selection, prototyping, assembly, and product manufacturing processes

Excellent experience with solid modelling design software (eg Autodesk Inventor or similar), FEA (desirable), computers (incl MS Word & Excel) and mechanical calculations.

Experienced in human centered design AND design for manufacture,

Able to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently. Able to communicate and collaborate effectively, and consult with diverse stakeholders (customers, sales, marketing, production, operations). Able to work to deadlines.

Experience in design for injection moulding, mould flow analysis, and FEA would be highly advantageous

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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.