Chemical Engineer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Background experience in chemical manufacturing.

2. Background experience in Lean Manufacturing.

3. Background experience Kaizen in Events strongly preferred.

4. Background experience in Root Cause Analysis.

5. Must have a fundamental understanding of explosives/pyrotechnics.

6. Four (4) year degree in engineering or manufacturing technology an asset.

7. Working knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

8. Must be capable of reading and understanding DoD drawings.

9. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

10. Be able to read, speak, and understand English.

11. Must be able to work and communicate well at all levels, internal and external to the organization.

12. Must be courteous, tactful, and objective While working to ensure that production, quality, safety and service objectives are maintained throughout the organization.

13. Must have the ability to make judgments based on factual data and manage multiple projects and tasks.

14. Background knowledge of Military Standards helpful.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Work with Chief Chemist and Facility Manager on updates, continual improvement, and any root cause analysis.

2. Work with and oversee continuous improvement and root cause analysis for production lines.

3. Work with Chief Chemist on new product development.

4. Work with Chief Chemist on product testing.

5. Collaborate in such things as the improvement of production methods and equipment and the improvement of standards of quality.

6. Advise management of areas of possible improvement in regard to innovation, technology and environment.

7. Submit weekly status reports of on-going projects to Chief Chemist

8. Act as Research & Development/ Chemist on open projects and genesis programs.

9. Support all new EX number applications through existing APA 87-1 or for those applications outside of APA 87-1.

10. Advise management regarding safety planning at the facility.

11. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

12. Participate with Virginia PbG and Management during weekly staff meetings via electronic communication as applicable

13. Ensure facility maintains its commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action and ensure all employees are treated fairly and equitably without discrimination.

14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager or Company President.