Pasadena, Texas, USA
7 days ago
Senior Quality Engineer (Site Lead) - Bayport

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.

The DuPont Bayport plant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Quality Engineer (QE) to join the Quality Organization. The Bayport site, located in Pasadena, Texas, is a key Kapton® films manufacturing facility for DuPont’s Interconnect Solutions (ICS) Business.  ICS is a global manufacturer of a broad array of high performance films and laminate materials used in the electronics industry.  Our products are used extensively in aircraft, automotive, high-speed trains, personal electronics, and military applications.  The Bayport site has a flexible, high performance work environment.

The Senior Quality Engineer provides quality guidance/direction and coordinates all quality functions related to the manufacturing of Kapton® film. Provides technical support to Operations with respect to improving the quality of Kapton® film, quality systems, and product-related services. Supports and leads the quality improvement initiatives as part of the continuous improvement philosophy, with focus on prevention and mistake-proofing. Works with area teams using quality tools and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to implement solutions and be a team player with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve product quality. This position will be exposed to multiple manufacturing processes and provide day-to- day support as plant operations require.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate and communicate customer quality requirements into plans and assess current capability to meet requirements.

• Lead and/or supports investigations of internal and external quality issues in a timely manner and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using root cause tools (5Why, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Fishbone, etc.)

• Quality source for release of material on “Hold For Disposition” (typical MRB Function)

• Conduct internal system, process, and product audits and monitors corrective action plans.

• Initiate, monitor and execute quality improvement programs/projects to align with and achieve Quality Objectives, and Critical Operating Tasks, to improve customer satisfaction.

• Develop, maintain, and provide quality metrics as required to facilitate a positive proactive change in quality performance.

• Analyze internal and external failure data and ongoing quality performance for continuous improvement (CI) opportunities and drive CI effort.

Actively participate in various daily/weekly/monthly meetings to communicate quality performance.

• Work with Supplier Quality and Purchasing to facilitate corrective/preventive actions with Suppliers in a timely manner.

• Participate/Lead Supplier Audits as directed.

• Coordinates/Conducts necessary training with Operations on quality standards, product knowledge, and problem solving (RCFA).

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a range of personnel

• Interface with Customers and Suppliers on quality and technical issues

• Ability to teach and train

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree preferably STEM program

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), and Minitab

• ASQ-CQE certification

• Minimum 3 years in a Quality Engineer role

• Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) 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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