Experienced Manufacturing Engineer f/m

Dupont; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Londonderry to lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure efficiency in Kevlar yarn production. The ideal candidate should have a BEng degree and significant experience in process engineering, with an emphasis on safety and operational support.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Share plans

Pension

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot processes supporting Kevlar yarn production.
• Lead and participate in front-end loading of capital projects.
• Conduct Process Hazards Analyses (PHAs) for processes.

Skills

Process Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Education

BEng in Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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Experienced Manufacturing Engineer f/m, Londonderry

Client: Dupont

Location: Londonderry, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fcb938e819e6

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter, such as providing clean water to over a billion people, producing materials used in smartphones and electric vehicles, and protecting workers worldwide. Discover why talented professionals choose DuPont.

Du Pont (U.K.) Industrial Limited, known for manufacturing Kevlar yarn, is seeking an experienced Engineer f/m based in Maydown, Derry / Londonderry.

The successful candidate will be part of a team leading continuous improvement initiatives through evidence-based analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with company Safety, Health & Environment standards and procedures.
• Develop and troubleshoot processes supporting Kevlar yarn production. Monitor and manage process variables for efficiency.
• Lead and participate in front-end loading of capital projects.
• Conduct Process Hazards Analyses (PHAs) for existing or new processes.
• Apply knowledge of technology to define and implement solutions for Process Safety Management, growth, and improvement projects.
• Support Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Provide daily operational support.

Essential Criteria:

• BEng degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 5 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in polymer or chemical processing environments.

DuPont offers competitive benefits including annual bonus, share plans, pension, private medical, dental, vision insurance, and sick pay. This is a days-based role.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and encouraging female applicants. A no-smoking policy applies throughout the organization.

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