Description

• Serve as the senior technical lead for projects involving energetic materials and propellant production.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering designs, specifications, and process documentation for manufacturing and facility systems.
• Support procurement by reviewing technical bids and vendor deliverables.
• Develop and review detailed engineering designs, specifications, and calculations.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation, and problem resolution related to engineering issues.
• Ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and company policies.

• Lead and manage projects aimed at improving processes, introducing new technologies, or expanding capabilities related to energetic materials.
• Participating, leading, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Plan, execute, and deliver complex modernization and capital improvement projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Act as the main technical point of contact between project management, clients, and contractors.
• Collaborating with Program Managers to align engineering efforts with overall project goals.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence within the team.
• Training on processes and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in process engineering leadership roles within the chemical, explosives, or energetic materials industry.
• Expert knowledge of process design, optimization, and control.
• Proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, Aspen HYSYS, process simulation tools) and project management and risk management software.
• Proven track record of managing complex modernization or capital projects in a chemical, defense, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of modern chemical manufacturing facilities to include equipment selection, process control system architecture and functionality verification, Hazard Analyses (i.e. PHA, LOPA, etc.), P&ID development/review, environmental systems, and equipment commissioning activities.
• In-depth knowledge of PSM, PHA, and other safety protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Deep knowledge of process design, safety standards, and regulations relevant to explosives and energetic materials (e.g., NFPA 70, 495, DOD 4145.26M, DESR 6055.09, ATF regulations, OSHA PSM 29 CFR 1910.119).
• Safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA 30-hour.

• Travel: ~20%, including international travel.
• Work Environment: This position involves work in both office and manufacturing settings, including exposure to energetic materials. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required.
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

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