Process Engineering Group Leader

2667 DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US 5, LLC; West Alexandria (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is hiring a Process Engineering Group Leader in West Alexandria, Ohio. You will lead a team, provide technical leadership, and enhance manufacturing processes for specialty adhesive solutions used in automotive and industrial markets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coaching staff, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring product quality in collaboration with operations and project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of technical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of automation and/or process control systems.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's technical team, including coaching engineering personnel.
• Provide technical leadership supporting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Emerson DeltaV

Power BI

Job description

Process Engineering Group Leader – West Alexandria, Ohio

DuPont is seeking a Process Engineering Group Leader to join a critical manufacturing site producing specialty adhesive solutions used in automotive and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's technical team, including coaching and mentoring engineering and technical personnel.
• Provide technical leadership supporting manufacturing operations, process controls, and product quality.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Project teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Own and maintain site process technology, process control systems, and related equipment technologies.
• Drive troubleshooting and root cause investigations to resolve quality, reliability, and production challenges.
• Support the introduction and scale‑up of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with R&D and technical subject matter experts to optimize production performance.
• Support and lead small‑to‑medium capital projects from scope development through start‑up and training.
• Serve as a key resource for Process Safety Management (PSM), including ownership of process technology elements.
• Communicate technical information effectively to plant personnel and business stakeholders.
• Provide off‑hours support for continuous manufacturing operations when needed.
• Champion a strong safety culture by actively participating in environmental, health, and safety programs and reinforcing safe behaviors across the site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of technical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of automation and/or process control systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to integrate equipment, process, and chemistry considerations to solve complex challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership capability, and a results‑oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience in chemical, specialty materials, or related process industries.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV process control systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or training (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or Black Belt).
• Experience using SAP, TrakSys, Power BI, or related business systems.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Information (PSI), Management of Change (MOC), and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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