Energetic Materials Manufacturing Engineer

Austin Powder; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder seeks a Manufacturing Chemical Engineer to support the production of energetic materials and packaged explosives in a safety-focused plant environment. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization to ensure reliable operations and high product quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for chemical manufacturing processes related to energetic materials and packaged explosives.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost, quality, and operability.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Identify and implement improvements in yields, energy efficiency, product quality, and environmental impact.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through completion, including documentation and safety reviews.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and process safety documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

Austin Powder seeks a Manufacturing Chemical Engineer to support the production of energetic materials and packaged explosives in a safety-focused plant environment. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization to ensure reliable operations and high product quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on