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 in this global pandemic.

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!

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!

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.

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

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.

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Technology Engineer/Scientist to join our Towanda, PA team. The DuPont Towanda Plant is a highly leveraged film coating facility in the Electronics and Communications business. The successful candidate will provide engineering support to the products and processes on site and will be the technical lead for the product or equipment specific for issues related to the high-quality, low-cost production of the coated film or other products manufactured on site.

DuPont places a high level of emphasis on core values. These core values include safety and health, environmental stewardship, respect for people and highest ethical behavior. The principles embodied by the core values will be present in every aspect of the role.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Works on continuous improvement of equipment Safety, Reliability, and cost to drive improved safety, yields and uptime of given production asset/s.
• Investigate and problem solve mechanical process issues.
• Implement mechanical programs to improve quality and product performance. Utilize Six Sigma methodology where appropriate.
• Monitor production performance and act proactively to correct trends or changes in product performance versus specifications.
• Analyze and review asset reliability annually at Quality Review.
• Track and manage critical independent variables to assure high yield.
• Lead safety/quality investigations from internal mechanical deviations.
• Mechanical Process link between Business and Technical Engineer.
• Develop a data-based understanding of how the mechanical process elements affect product performance at the customer.
• Use that understanding to continuously improve the production process and work with Product Technician to improve product development.
• Provide manufacturing inputs for new product / process developments and lead manufacturing evaluations during appropriate phase of new product development.
• Responsible for the mechanical operation of a given production area, including equipment performance, asset capability and process safety management.
• Provide input to area standard operating procedures.
• Manage equipment related uptime issues. Recommend and implement uptime improvement projects.
• Recommend and implement upgrades to equipment that can contribute to improved performance, reduced cost of manufacture or higher quality.
• Ensure complete management of change, process hazards assessments and pre-startup safety reviews for new process components or upgrades to existing equipment.
• Assist in the resolution of process or equipment related customer complaints.
• Troubleshoot issues on production lines quickly and with minimized downtime.
• Contribute to maximizing machine related uptime.
• Work with operations to solve recurring problems on production line.
• Participate as a lead role in the plant Process Safety Management committee.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree(s) in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in process/product development.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams.
• Six Sigma methodology
• Self-motivated to identify issues and develop corrective programs.

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