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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Applications & Equipment Development Leader - **Company:** DuPont - **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Imaging Technology, Software Engineering - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5F094FC0A4A04BD89C3E7114FA54FFFC/job/ ## About the Role Required * 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. * Ability to travel up to 20% Preferred * 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 ## Description 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., People Leadership & Organizational Development * 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. Portfolio & Program Leadership * 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. Applications Technology 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. Equipment Development & Strategic Technology * 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. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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