Manufacturing Technology Improvement Engineer

About

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter, from providing clean water to more than a billion people, to producing materials essential in everyday technology devices such as smartphones and electric vehicles, and protecting workers around the world.

The Manufacturing Technology Improvement Engineer role is based at our Parlin site in New Jersey, where we produce world‑class Cyrel® packaging printing plates. The engineer will support manufacturing operations to enhance our competitive edge by leading continuous improvement projects across various technological areas, driving 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 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 alignment with strategic goals and driving operational success.
• Collaborate closely on new product and process development, contributing valuable manufacturing insights during 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 5 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $87,010.00 – $136,730.00 Annual.
• Comprehensive pay and benefits package (details available on the Compensation and Benefits page).