R&D Mechanical Engineer, Flash-Spinning Tech

DuPont; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,280 - 154,440; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks a Mechanical Engineer to advance flash-spinning technology and drive development and commercialization of new products in Tyvek R&D. The role focuses on leading technical programs, designing studies, and scaling innovations for commercial manufacturing.

Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, with strong fundamentals in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles related to equipment design, process development, or process optimization.
• Solid knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, influencing, and networking skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships across functions and disciplines.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute product and process R&D programs from concept through implementation.
• Design and conduct laboratory, experimental, and modeling studies, translating results into actionable technical and business insights.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and cross-functional testing and implementation activities.
• Communicate technical strategies, progress, findings, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including technical and non-technical functions.
• Partner with scientists and engineers to scale technologies from development through commercial manufacturing.
• Engage external consultants, suppliers, and partners to advance project objectives.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to support decisions.
• Drive IP development through landscape assessments, invention identification, and patent opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Networking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Fluent English

Travel up to 25%

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools

FEA

CFD

Data analysis & visualization tools

Job description

DuPont seeks a Mechanical Engineer to advance flash-spinning technology and drive development and commercialization of new products in Tyvek R&D. The role focuses on leading technical programs, designing studies, and scaling innovations for commercial manufacturing.

Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, with strong fundamentals in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. Travel up to 25% is required.