James Dyess
About James Dyess
James Dyess is the Technical Director of R&D for Fabric & Home Care at Procter & Gamble, specializing in Digital Innovation, M&S, and Data Analytics. He has an extensive career at Procter & Gamble, holding various engineering and managerial roles since 1996.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
James Dyess is currently serving as the Technical Director - R&D - Fabric & Home Care - Digital Innovation - M&S and Data Analytics, Big Data at Procter & Gamble. He has been in this role since 2020. His work is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. In this capacity, James is focused on leading initiatives in digital innovation, marketing and sales analysis, and big data application within the fabric and home care sectors.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Before his current position, James Dyess held various roles at Procter & Gamble. From 2017 to 2020, he was a Principal Engineer in R&D, specializing in Fabric & Home Care Packaging Modeling and Simulation. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2017, he served as Principal Engineer for Corporate Packaging Modeling and Simulation. From 2007 to 2012, James was the Section Head in the same department. His career at Procter & Gamble began with roles in manufacturing and engineering, including responsibilities in household care and beauty care packaging.
Education and Mechanical Engineering Background
James Dyess holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earned between 1994 and 1996. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in research and development, technical leadership, and engineering at Procter & Gamble.
Former Manufacturing and Engineering Experience
James Dyess's career at Procter & Gamble spans various engineering and managerial roles. From 2003 to 2007, he was a Senior Engineer in R&D for Household Care Packaging. Between 2000 and 2003, he managed the manufacturing department for Beauty Care, focusing on antiperspirants and deodorants packaging lines in North Carolina. His initial affiliation with Procter & Gamble started as a Mechanical Engineer from 1996 to 2000 in Cincinnati, Ohio.