Production Engineer - DuPont : Job Details

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 tobe 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.**DuPont** has a unique opportunity within the Dalton XPS Plant (producer of STYROFOAM Brand Insulation Board) for a **Production Engineer** .Under the general direction of the Production Leader, the Production Engineer / Quality Coordinator is the technical resource for all aspects of plant operation and product quality.**Your key responsibilities:**+ Maintains an understanding of all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Is very knowledgeable of mechanical and electrical equipment as well as process cooling and extrusion. The process does not include a chemical reaction.+ Works with and coaches self-directed shift teams to troubleshoot and optimize plant operations to meet goals related to asset capability, costs, conversion, and density.+ Collects and analyzes plant performance data to identify and implement improvements.+ Utilizes and works with the Manufacturing Technology (MT) group to implement Most Effective Technology (MET)+ Leads and participates in Root Cause Investigations of production, process safety, or quality issues.+ Acts as focal point for engineering documents (P&IDs, etc.) and operating discipline (procedure, etc.) for the site.+ Ensures the plant is adhering to applicable quality standards. Responds to and investigates customer quality complaints in a timely fashion.**Critical Success Factors / Competencies:**+ Facilitative leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively within the highly motivated and self-directed site team as well as off-site functions including the Manufacturing Technology group, R&D, maintenance, process automation, etc.+ Broad range of technical skills, including engineering, process control, process safety, troubleshooting.+ High initiative, sense of urgency, and bias for action.+ Knowledge of DuPont's global work processes.+ Ability to leverage knowledge into and out of the plant to achieve overall business objectives.+ Good organization skills and discipline.**Qualifications:**+ Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering.+ Six Sigma certification+ Previous experience with reliability engineering, process automation (PLC and/or MOD V), project execution, quality coordination, and/or process safety.Join our Talent Community ( to stay connected with us!DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information ( ._(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 ( ._