Global Applications & Equipment Development Leader (m/f/d)

DuPont•Wimington, DE

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

DuPont Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions is seeking a Global R&D Applications & Equipment Development Leader to lead a geographically dispersed team responsible for applications development, process innovation, equipment development, and technical program execution supporting the global Cyrel® business. This role provides leadership for the North American and EMEA Applications organizations while driving critical innovation programs focused on plate processing, workflow automation, equipment development, product commercialization, and customer-focused technology solutions. The successful candidate will partner closely with Formulation R&D, Pilot Line and Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing/Quality, Technical Service, Product Management, and external equipment suppliers. The position plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of expertise, accelerating innovation execution, and developing the next generation of Cyrel® applications and processing technologies. The role may be located in either Wilmington, Delaware or Neu-Isenburg, Germany.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Printing Technology, Polymer Science, or related technical field with relevant industrial experience
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and lead globally across cultures, functions, and locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with printing technologies, photopolymer systems, imaging technologies, automation, manufacturing processes, or industrial equipment development.
Knowledge of commercialization processes and stage-gate innovation systems.
Experience working with external equipment suppliers and development partners.
PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification beneficial.
Fluency in English is required; fluency in German is preferred

Responsibilities

Build and lead a highly engaged, collaborative, and performance-driven global team.
Develop technical talent, succession plans, and capability-building strategies.
Foster cross-regional alignment, knowledge transfer, and best-practice sharing.
Create an environment focused on safety, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Own the Applications and Equipment Development project portfolio for Cyrel®.
Drive program prioritization, resource allocation, and execution against business and innovation objectives.
Provide program management leadership for critical global projects, ensuring alignment with the DuPont Innovation Framework (DIF).
Lead milestone reviews, risk assessments, and portfolio reporting for senior business leadership.
Direct development of advanced flexographic plate applications, workflows, processing methods, and print technologies.
Translate customer, market, and business needs into technical development programs.
Partner cross-functionally to support successful product launches and key customer initiatives.
Provide technical leadership for equipment development programs supporting Cyrel® processing technologies.
Partner with internal and external teams to define equipment roadmaps and specifications.
Drive development of automation, digitalization, data-enabled troubleshooting, and next-generation processing technologies.
Ensure effective balance between internal engineering capabilities and external equipment partnerships.