DuPont Hiring for Manufacturing Technology Engineer at Fort Madison, Iowa Full Time

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Job Description:

The Artistri Inks Business, within the DuPont Printing & Packaging Business, has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technology Engineer at the Fort Madison, IA Plant. The Artistri Inks business manufactures both pigmented and dye-based inks for the Home & Office, Commercial, and Textile printing markets.

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer will provide day-to-day technical expertise for many of the unit operations at the site, take ownership of process problems, identify and implement process improvements, and lead teams and/or projects for longer-term growth and improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and lead improvement projects to increase process capacity and reliability, improve product quality, increase yields, and reduce manufacturing costs

• Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving

• Provide technical expertise for the chemical processes at the site

• Respond to process issues and drive solutions to minimize impact to manufacturing

• Lead PSM Technology Element(s) and assist with other elements as needed

• Lead implementation of new processes and/or capital projects for the site

• Provide basic data for capital projects and provide resourcing support (e.g. development, commissioning, start-up, training)

• Develop, and ensure adherence to, standard operating procedures, best practices and safety protocols

• Accountable for showing leadership in safety and complying with all EH&S regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Provide off-shift support for continuous operations

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required; 7-10 years preferred

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred (can be acquired on the job)

Other desired qualifications or experience:

• Experience with process automation and control including PLCs and Batching Systems

• Able to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical single line diagrams

• Experience using data to drive improvements in OEE, capacity release, cycle time, yield, cost, and quality

• Knowledge or background using SPC, TrakSYS, or other data collection tools to identify and drive improvements

Demonstrated abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge and RCA to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve equipment and / or process issues

• Application of FMEA to identify potential failures and implement improvements to minimize risk

• Demonstrated experience in executing projects and programs to meet business and site objectives

• Application of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements

• Ability to champion change in a manufacturing environment

• Data driven decision making; root cause failure analysis

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Self-initiative, a motivated self-starter than can work independently

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and a high volume workload with shifting and competing responsibilities

• Demonstrated strong project management skills.

• Demonstrated strong teamwork and networking skills.

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