Position Summary/OverviewWe are seeking a Raw Materials Engineer based on-site in Newark, DE. The successful candidate will be responsible for qualifying raw material changes, developing alternative / second source raw materials, defining critical to performance parameters, and implementing new technologies for raw material improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with technical groups in R&D and manufacturing to facilitate the optimization and commercialization of new raw materials used in pad manufacturing.
- Work with analytical team to implement key ISQ tools for incoming raw material testing to improve manufacturing capability and product cost.
- Collaborate with analytical team to evaluate testing for process control and quality control (gage studies, sensitivity studies).
- Create FMEA's of new raw materials with information from supplier processes and sub-raw materials
- Run qualification of new raw material (includes changes to POR and terminal buy product)
- Work with stage gate team to update design and/or process FMEA based on learnings from optimization / commercialization of new raw material
- Assess current raw materials and recommend improvements/updates based on available Most Effective Technology (MET) for applications of mixing, filtration, processing, and metals reduction.
- Implement preventative and corrective modifications to raw material products that are part of stage gate or recently commercialized based on the findings of root cause analyses
- Evaluate the capability of modified products and processes to meet specifications and control limits.
- Define, direct, or perform process investigations as needed in order to ensure success of PCN process/product
- Provide technical expertise to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability
- Represent the company during interactions with customers and suppliers regarding raw material quality
- Establish quality requirements for raw materials/ testing processes
- Communicate results and progress to technical teams, management, and business leadership through written report and oral presentations
- Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify DuPont's Core Values: Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behaviors, and Protecting the Planet
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or lab environment in a similar role is required
- Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional environment building strong relationships, and driving results
- Experience in the semiconductor, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industries
- Successful candidate should have strong collaborative R&D mindset
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in using data to identify issues, implement solutions, and track progress
- Strong project management skills and ability to execute complex projects and navigate multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to make data driven decisions and actionable recommendations
- Familiarity with a variety of analytical techniques, such as NMR, GPC, FT-IR, SEM, DMA, TGS, DSC, etc.
- Able to develop and implement project plans
- Working knowledge of Quality management skills such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma and use of statistical software such as JMP.
Preferred Qualifications- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Experience with raw material supplier management is a plus
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