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Job Description:

The Artistri Inks Business, within the DuPont Printing & Packaging Business, has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technology Process Engineer at the Fort Madison, IA Plant.  The Artistri Inks business manufactures both pigmented and dye-based inks for the Home & Office, Commercial, and Textile printing markets.

The Manufacturing Technology Process Engineer will provide day-to-day technical expertise for many of the unit operations at the site, take ownership of process problems, identify and implement process improvements, and lead teams and/or projects for longer-term growth and improvements. 

Responsibilities:

Identify and lead improvement projects to increase process capacity and reliability, improve product quality, increase yields, and reduce manufacturing costsAssist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solvingProvide technical expertise for the chemical processes at the siteRespond to process issues and drive solutions to minimize impact to manufacturingLead PSM Technology Element(s) and assist with other elements as neededLead implementation of new processes and/or capital projects for the siteProvide basic data for capital projects and provide resourcing support (e.g. development, commissioning, start-up, training)Develop, and ensure adherence to, standard operating procedures, best practices and safety protocolsAccountable for showing leadership in safety and complying with all EH&S regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelinesProvide off-shift support for continuous operations

Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Chemical or Mechanical EngineeringMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience required; 7-10 years preferredSix Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred (can be acquired on the job) 

Other desired qualifications or experience:

Experience with process automation and control including PLCs and Batching SystemsAble to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical single line diagramsExperience using data to drive improvements in OEE, capacity release, cycle time, yield, cost, and qualityKnowledge or background using SPC, TrakSYS, or other data collection tools to identify and drive improvements

Demonstrated abilities:

Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge and RCA to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve equipment and / or process issuesApplication of FMEA to identify potential failures and implement improvements to minimize riskDemonstrated experience in executing projects and programs to meet business and site objectivesApplication of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirementsAbility to champion change in a manufacturing environmentData driven decision making; root cause failure analysisStrong communication skills, both written and oralSelf-initiative, a motivated self-starter than can work independentlyAbility to handle multiple tasks and a high volume workload with shifting and competing responsibilitiesDemonstrated strong project management skills.Demonstrated strong teamwork and networking skills.

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