Run Plant Engineer

DuPont; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Run Plant Engineer to support the Buffalo, NY manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations while helping deliver high-quality products to customers around the world.

You will work alongside Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production teams, applying engineering expertise to optimize plant performance and solve complex operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned manufacturing units and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
• Coaching and challenging others to improve safety and operational effectiveness.
• Apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen to improve profitability.
• Develop metrics, KPIs, and management systems to optimize plant performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production teams to optimize schedules.
• Respond with urgency to plant issues and emergencies, serving as a technical leader.

Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting

Effective communication andcollab

Problem solving & process improvement

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering

Job description

# Run Plant Engineer직무 유형 경력Postal Code 14150 Buffalo, New York직무 ID 249977W지역 Buffalo, New York, United States of America카테고리 제조**게시일** 08/13/2026지금 지원듀폰은 필수적인 혁신을 통해 전 세계가 번영할 수 있도록 이바지하는 것을 목표로 삼고 있습니다. 우리는 중요한 사안을 해결하고자 노력합니다. 예를 들어 지구상 10억 명이 넘는 인구에게 깨끗한 물을 공급하거나, 스마트폰에서 전기차에 이르는 일상적인 기술 장치에 필수적인 소재를 생산하고, 전 세계 근로자를 보호하는 것 등이 우리가 생각하는 중요한 사안입니다. 세계 최고의 인재들이 듀폰을 직장으로 선택하는 수많은 이유를 알아보세요. 듀폰에 입사해야 하는 이유 | 듀폰 채용 https://careers.dupont.com/kr/ko/whyjoinusDuPont is seeking a Run Plant Engineer to support the Yerkes manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations while helping deliver high-quality products to customers around the world. Working alongside Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you'll apply your engineering expertise to optimize plant performance, solve complex operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence day-to-day operations, improve business results, and make a meaningful impact in a world-class manufacturing environment.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of assigned manufacturing units and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.Demonstrate courageous leadership by coaching others, asking challenging questions, and proactively intervening to improve safety and operational effectiveness.Serve as a role model for professionalism, operational excellence, and DuPont values, helping shape a strong plant culture.Apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen to improve profitability and support low-cost, high-quality operations.Maintain a strong customer focus by driving quality, responsiveness, and reliability in manufacturing performance.Understand key business drivers, including plant economics, margins, production costs, and EBITDA, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.Develop and utilize metrics, KPIs, and management systems to optimize plant performance, asset utilization, and value generation.Build credibility and trust through strong technical expertise, disciplined problem-solving, and effective collaboration.Develop deep knowledge of plant processes and technologies by analyzing historical performance, leveraging data, and collaborating with subject matter experts.Utilize manufacturing technology, process automation, and digital tools to optimize plant operations and support data-driven decision-making.Lead and support advanced troubleshooting efforts, identify root causes of performance losses, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.Maintain a visible field presence to reinforce operating discipline, procedural compliance, and safe work practices.Review operating logs, alarm histories, and performance trends to remain engaged with daily operations and identify improvement opportunities.Partner with Production Coordination, Supply Chain, and Production Planning teams to determine production capabilities and optimize manufacturing schedules.Translate business objectives into effective daily operating plans that maximize plant performance and customer service.Respond with urgency to plant issues and emergencies, serving as a technical leader during unplanned events.Drive improvements in raw material efficiency, yield, waste reduction, and overall manufacturing effectiveness.Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and operating permit requirements.Understand site-wide integration and collaborate across functions to optimize overall system performance.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.0-5 years of manufacturing, operations, process engineering, or related experience.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and practices.Experience leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives.Lean Six Sigma training or certification.Key Success FactorsSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:Learning Agility – Quickly learns new concepts, adapts to changing priorities, and continuously develops new skills.Intellectual Curiosity – Seeks to understand processes deeply and proactively pursues opportunities to learn and improve.Technical & Functional Expertise – Applies engineering fundamentals and operational knowledge to drive results.Active Listening – Values diverse perspectives, seeks input from others, and communicates thoughtfully and effectively.Self-Motivation – Takes initiative, embraces challenges, and remains focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.Collaboration & Influence – Builds strong partnerships, fosters engagement, and helps teams achieve shared goals.Accountability – Takes ownership of results, acts with integrity, and follows through on commitments.