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Senior Manufacturing Technology Improvement EngineerAre you a passionate engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join our innovative team at DuPont at our Parlin site in New Jersey, where we produce the world-class Cyrel® packaging printing plates. Located just 35 miles south of the vibrant New York City, our facility is a key player in delivering top-notch packaging solutions to clients globally.
As an Improvement Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations to enhance our competitive edge. You will lead exciting continuous improvement projects in various technological areas, tackling challenges that will push the boundaries of efficiency and quality within our manufacturing processes.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of engineers in an organization that values cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence our manufacturing capability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Career Advancement: Develop your expertise and leadership skills while supporting impactful capital projects aligned with our business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive improvement initiatives for Cyrel® manufacturing processes, enhancing capabilities, reliability, and production efficiency.
- Lead and participate in global project management improvement projects that transform our manufacturing landscape.
- Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for major process deviations, ensuring our operations remain on track.
- Provide technical guidance to process engineers for day-to-day operations and empower them to tackle challenges effectively.
- Initiate mid- to long-term capital projects, ensuring they align with our strategic goals and drive operational success.
- Collaborate closely on new product and process development, contributing valuable manufacturing insights during the project phases.
- Lead the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements to ensure a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (higher degrees a plus).
- Over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on process improvement.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Salesforce, and process improvement tools (e.g., TrakSYS, IP21, LIMS, JMP, Minitab).
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification (preferred).
- Lean or Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.
- Prior experience leading teams is preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP is an advantage.
Join Us!
If you are driven by innovation and improvement and want to be part of a global leader in packaging solutions, then we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a key player in our manufacturing team at DuPont and contribute to creating a sustainable and innovative future in packaging.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on process improvement
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Salesforce, and process improvement tools
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
- Lean or Continuous Improvement experience
- Prior experience leading teams
- Familiarity with SAP
DuPont Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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