What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Engineer position at 2670 DDP Specialty Elect Mat US LLC?
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers DuPont’s Burley, Idaho site is looking for a Production Engineer to join the Team. Production Engineers serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. Production Engineers generate tremendous value to DuPont through their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer. Identify metrics and management systems to drive optimization of plant value/EBITDA by all of operations (operators, Technical Advisors, maintenance, etc.). Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and trends to ensure optimal performance. Responds urgently to emergencies and issues. Responsibilities: Production Support Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement Leader Capital Project Coordinator Machine Safety Focal Point Process Safety Management Element Leader Documents and completes administrative requirements timely and efficiently Initiates awards and recognition for individuals and/or teams, and celebrates area’s accomplishments Able to provide occasional coverage on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays Possess strong sense of ownership and be accountable for the success and failure of their assigned unit. Role model the professionalism and behaviors expected in the plant because their actions or lack of actions affect the culture. Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service of the facility. Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer. Know the total cost (raw material, conversion cost, etc.) of production for the plant(s) he/she operates and continuously works to improve the cost position and EBITDA generation. Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of their plant and technology – study historical data, convene with other Subject Mater Experts (SMEs), etc. Partner with the experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve operating discipline. Diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility. Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities. Maintain, own, and review daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/trends to ensure optimum performance. Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions. Provide leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation. Ensure compliance with plant operating permits. Qualifications: BS chemical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline 0-5 years of manufacturing or related experience required Paid Internship or Co-op experience preferred for new or recent graduates Additional Information: This position includes the opportunity to progress to an Operations leadership role depending on the successful candidate’s career interests and demonstrated work performance. Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. 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