Mechanical Engineer / Program Manager, F/M/D

About

DuPont empowers the world with essential innovations to thrive, working on impactful projects such as providing clean water, producing materials for technology devices, and protecting workers globally.

Position Overview

DuPont is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Program Manager with strong program management skills to work closely with external OEM partners on the design, development, manufacturing, and commercial release of specialized electromechanical systems. The successful candidate ensures systems meet customer requirements, operate reliably, and deliver consistent performance across machines and production lots.

This role combines practical engineering expertise with program responsibility and acts as the central technical and organizational interface between internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to define functional and performance requirements (e.g., reliability, serviceability, manufacturability) and translate these into clear, robust specifications for OEM partners.
• Evaluate design concepts for specialized electromechanical systems and manage design, prototype development, manufacturing, and validation until final product release.
• Travel to OEM sites to monitor manufacturing quality and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Review, approve, and coordinate technical documentation packages including drawings, specifications, test plans, and operation/service manuals.
• Work with internal technical organization to assess system performance against specifications, support installations, ensure service readiness, and escalate technical issues to OEM.
• Serve as primary technical program manager for projects with external OEM partners.
• Coordinate with OEMs and internal teams on manufacturing processes, assembly methods, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure compliance with agreed performance specifications, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements throughout the project.
• Track, control, and communicate project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables transparently to all relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed degree (at least B.Sc., FH or university) in mechanical engineering, machine design, precision engineering, electromechanics, or a comparable technical field.
• Experience across the entire development cycle of process machines including design for proof of concept, pilot plants, and series/production machines.
• Proven experience in program or project management within an engineering environment.
• Experience working closely with interdisciplinary teams and leading project teams technically.
• Strong analytical skills including experience in system testing, fault analysis, and systematic troubleshooting at component, assembly, and system levels.
• Knowledge of at least one structured programming language (e.g., C#).