Kinetics Lead: Energetic Materials Production

Destinus; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Head of Kinetics to lead the production of energetic materials for aerospace and defense applications, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with engineering, R&D and quality teams, mentoring specialists and driving process optimization in a high-regulation environment to meet demanding missions.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in energetic materials, strong leadership, and a calm,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in explosives, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials production in aerospace, defense, or similar high-regulation industries.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing technical teams in a high-stakes environment.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance, and quality standards for energetic materials.
• Hands-on expertise in process optimization and problem-solving under pressure.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into actionable production plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire kinetics production operations from strategy to execution, ensuring every product meets safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and quality teams to transform concepts into operational capabilities.
• Oversee manufacturing processes, implement robust safety protocols, drive efficiency improvements, and mentor a team of specialists in energetic materials.
• Make production-prioritization and resource-allocation decisions while ensuring compliance for mission-critical deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Kinetics production

Explosives experience

Safety compliance

Process optimization

Strategic planning

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Head of Kinetics to lead the production of energetic materials for aerospace and defense applications, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with engineering, R&D and quality teams, mentoring specialists and driving process optimization in a high-regulation environment to meet demanding missions.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in energetic materials, strong leadership, and a calm,