Experienced Manufacturing Engineer f/m

DuPont; Maydown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Engineer to join their team in Maydown. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring efficient production processes for innovative Kevlar yarn applications. The successful candidate will apply their engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing operations and support various projects aimed at improving process safety management. Join a company that values diversity and offers excellent salary packages, including competitive benefits, to empower your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Share incentive plan

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• BEng degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and problem-solve processes for Kevlar yarn applications.
• Lead Process Hazards Analysis for existing or new processes.
• Provide day-to-day support to operations.

Skills

Process Engineering

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Education

BEng in Engineering

Job description

Company:

DuPont

Du Pont (U.K.) Industrial Limited, where the globally recognised Kevlar yarn is manufactured, are seeking an experienced Engineer f/m, to be based in Maydown, Derry / Londonderry.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team dedicated to leading continuous improvement initiatives, driven by evidence-based analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with company Safety, Health & Environment standards, and procedures.
• Develop and problem-solve processes to support the manufacture of Kevlar yarn applications. Monitor and manage process variables to achieve efficient production.
• Lead & participate in front-end loading of capital projects.
• Lead & Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHAs) for existing or new processes.
• Apply knowledge of the Line of Business (LOB) technology to define and implement solutions for Process Safety Management (PSM), Grow and Improve projects.
• Lead & provide technical support for Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Provide day to day support to operations

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• BEng degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Chemical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronic or Manufacturing)
• 5 years demonstrated process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Legal right to work in the UK, without the requirement for DuPont to act as a Visa Sponsor

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Practical working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience working in polymer/chemical processing environment

Experienced Manufacturing Engineer- f/m

Du Pont (U.K.) Industrial Limited

Derry / Londonderry

Excellent salary with competitive employee benefits - including, annual bonus, share incentive plan, generous contributory pension scheme, private medical, vision & dental insurance, and Company sick pay scheme.

Days based Role.

Du Pont (U.K.) Industrial Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made on merit. We regard diversity as a strength and a source of competitive advantage. In pursuit of this objective, we particularly welcome female applicants. A no smoking policy applies throughout the DuPont organisation.

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