Newark, Delaware, USA
9 days ago
Raw Material Quality and Supplier Management Engineer

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality

Establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials for use in DuPont Advanced Cleans and Slurry manufacturingMonitor incoming raw material quality using SPC tools and engage with suppliers when issues ariseSupport troubleshooting of supplied material issues in manufacturing, facilitate Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) related to the supplied material’s impact on final product performance, and develop mitigation strategies to prevent excursionsManage and monitor supplier performance through annual scorecards and by interacting closely to ensure clear communication of DuPont's expectations, including regular audits, technical meetings, on-going improvement activities, performance feedback to supplier, training of semiconductor industry expectations on management of change and process controlDrive the improvement of quality and performance of suppliers' quality systems, including management of change and notification protocols, root cause investigations, documentation and reporting, SPC/SQC programs, calibration, and non-conforming material review systems.Fully understand supplier's manufacturing process, control methods, measurement, and quality system for developing raw material FMEA. (Work with to improve process)

Customer and Quality Systems Support

Lead projects to improve Quality Management Systems (QMS)Support High-Tier customers through performances inquiries, quality agreements, meetings and complaintsUse SPC Tools and Statistical knowledge to drive improvements in Quality AssuranceServe as Voice of Customer with Integrated Operations team – sharing insights on material performance and customer feedback

Change & Project Management

Drive raw material and sub-supplier changes through the change management processEnsure new and existing raw material supply plans align with global strategyUse risk assessment tools to determine second source opportunities and alternate agreements with current suppliersEvaluate new suppliers for potential benefits as primary or secondary suppliersOversee and execute qualification planning, trials, and data packages for new raw materials/suppliers, or supplier process changesCoordinate analytical tasks and work with subject matter experts to understand raw material characteristics. Work with stakeholders to link key parameters of material analysis to process/product performance

Your Key Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related discipline is required3+ years combined experience in manufacturing, Development/Scale-up, Quality or Continuous Improvement Engineering Semiconductor industry or related experience preferredThorough understanding of raw material chemistry along with analytical and functional characterization methodsExperience collaborating with customers or suppliers outside DuPont on technical projects such as raw material or product development, improvement projects, or problem resolutionDemonstrated communication and negotiation skills. The candidate should have experience negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, or internal stakeholdersDemonstrated working knowledge of quality management skills such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma, and use of statistical software such as JMP and Minitab

Preferred Requirements:
 

Experience working and managing projects in a global environment (both internal and external) with communications across cultures.Experience in one or more of the following areas: product development, process development, or raw material developmentLean and 6-sigma project certification.ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.

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