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Process Engineering Group Leader
We are seeking a Process Engineering Group Leader to join our manufacturing site in West Alexandria, Ohio, a critical facility producing specialty adhesive solutions used in the automotive and industrial markets.
This is more than a traditional engineering leadership role. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence plant strategy, lead technical talent, drive operational excellence, and provide hands-on engineering support in a complex, high-hazard manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems, developing people, and delivering measurable business results, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
As the Process Engineering Group Leader, you will provide both technical and people leadership for the site's engineering and process technology functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the site's technical team, including coaching and mentoring engineering and technical personnel.
- Provide technical leadership supporting manufacturing operations, process controls, and product quality.
- Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Project teams to achieve business objectives.
- Lead efforts to improve plant performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Own and maintain site process technology, process control systems, and related equipment technologies.
- Drive troubleshooting and root cause investigations to resolve quality, reliability, and production challenges.
- Support the introduction and scale-up of new products and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with R&D and technical subject matter experts to optimize production performance.
- Support and lead small-to-medium capital projects from scope development through start-up and training.
- Serve as a key resource for Process Safety Management (PSM), including ownership of process technology elements.
- Communicate technical information effectively to plant personnel and business stakeholders.
- Provide off-hours support for continuous manufacturing operations when needed.
- Champion a strong safety culture by actively participating in environmental, health, and safety programs and reinforcing safe behaviors across the site.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of technical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of automation and/or process control systems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to integrate equipment, process, and chemistry considerations to solve complex challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools.
- Demonstrated initiative, leadership capability, and a results-oriented mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Manufacturing experience in chemical, specialty materials, or related process industries.
- Experience with Emerson DeltaV process control systems.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or training (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or Black Belt).
- Experience using SAP, TrakSys, Power BI, or related business systems.
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, including:
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- Process Safety Information (PSI)
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
Make an Impact
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine leadership, engineering expertise, and operational influence at a site that plays an important role in delivering innovative adhesive solutions to customers around the world. If you're ready to lead a talented team, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and make a lasting impact on plant performance, we want to hear from you.
Join DuPont and help create the next generation of industrial innovation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum of 6 years technical engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environment
- Understanding of automation and/or process control systems
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Ability to integrate equipment, process, and chemistry considerations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools
- Demonstrated initiative, leadership capability, and results-oriented mindset
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Manufacturing experience in chemical, specialty materials, or related process industries
- Experience with Emerson DeltaV process control systems
- Lean Six Sigma certification or training (Yellow/Green/Black Belt)
- Experience using SAP, TrakSys, Power BI, or related business systems
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management elements (PHA, PSI, MOC, PSSR)
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding is positioned as a strong differentiator, combining a dollar-for-dollar match with an additional company contribution that meaningfully boosts total compensation. This design adds notable long-term value even when base pay is viewed as average in some areas.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, together with family-building support and backup care resources, provides robust support for diverse family needs. Programs extend to fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and caregiving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include substantial vacation ranges, a broad holiday schedule, and the option to purchase additional time, offering flexibility across tenure levels. Structured sick time and disability income protection further strengthen time-away coverage.
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