Quality Engineer

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Newark, DE, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement for Vespel® parts production: perform statistical analysis, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, audits, supplier/customer issue resolution, MRB disposition, and drive corrective/preventive actions across site operations.
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DuPont is looking for a Quality Engineer that will serve as the engineering resource for quality improvements pertaining to the manufacture of Vespel® Parts and Shapes at the Pencader site in Newark, DE. The primary function of this job is to provide technical expertise in Quality Assurance and is recognized as a leader in that technology.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Drive continuous improvement by utilizing statistical tools to identify problems with the manufacture, supply, and inspection of Vespel® products

  • Translate customer quality requirements into executable plans that incorporate the development of site capabilities

  • Coordinate capability studies and completes Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

  • Execute and monitor completion of Control Plans

  • Complete Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) for new parts

  • Lead resolution of supplier and customer quality issues in a timely manner and implement effective corrective and preventive actions

  • Coordinate the disposition of parts routed through the Material Review Board (MRB) and lead programs to reduce the number of non-conforming parts

  • Conduct internal system and process audits and monitor the corrective action plans

  • Leverage best practices from other Vespel® and DuPont sites

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors (or higher) degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering discipline

  • 5 years of experience in the Quality field in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience using Root Cause Analysis to resolve problems

  • Direct experience with and knowledge of ISO9001 (required), IATF16949, and AS9100 Quality Management systems (preferred)

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a range of personnel

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Demonstrated experience in quality auditing, data analysis and use of statistical process control

  • Demonstrated experience and familiarity with:

    • Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)

    • Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)

    • Control Plans

    • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

  • Knowledge and experience with ISO17025 Quality system

  • ASQ-Quality Engineer Certification (preferred)

  • Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) Certification (preferred)

  • Supplier Quality Engineering experience

  • Interface with customer on quality and technical issues

  • GD&T

This position requires access to export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services, as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services as authorized pursuant to US regulation or an export authorization obtained by DuPont approved by the controlling US government agency.

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DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • 5 years of experience in Quality in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience using Root Cause Analysis
  • Direct experience with and knowledge of ISO9001
  • Experience with IATF16949 and AS9100 Quality Management systems
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Experience in quality auditing, data analysis and use of statistical process control
  • Experience and familiarity with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
  • Experience and familiarity with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • Experience and familiarity with Control Plans
  • Experience and familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
  • Knowledge and experience with ISO17025 Quality system
  • ASQ Quality Engineer Certification
  • Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) Certification
  • Supplier Quality Engineering experience
  • Ability to interface with customers on quality and technical issues
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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