Lead Process Engineer, Energetics - Continuous Flow HMX

Critical Materials Group; Ballinger (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Materials Group (CMG) is building a domestic Continuous Flow HMX production capability. The Process Engineer, Energetics will serve as the technical execution lead, coordinating facility construction, equipment installation, process integration, automation, and commissioning to deliver readiness for production.

Working with the Deputy Head of Programs and the Senior Process Engineer, Energetics, you will oversee day-to-day activities, manage schedules and risks, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience supporting industrial process facilities, manufacturing operations, pilot plants, or production systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical tasks and coordinate stakeholders.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering lead for the Continuous Flow HMX program.
• Support execution of program activities to approved cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
• Assist in development and maintenance of detailed execution schedules.
• Track technical progress and identify execution risks.
• Support program reviews, milestone demonstrations, and sponsor engagements.
• Coordinate facility construction activities supporting the HMX production capability.
• Support installation and integration of process equipment, instrumentation, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and facility personnel.
• Participate in construction acceptance and readiness reviews.
• Ensure equipment installations support future production operations.
• Support implementation of externally developed HMX process designs.
• Review process documentation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in process scale-up, optimization, and operational readiness activities.
• Support process hazard analyses and operating procedure development.
• Work closely with the Senior Process Engineer, Energetics (CF RDX) to capture and apply lessons learned.
• Facilitate process control automation & digital systems development and validation of: process control strategies, instrumentation requirements, data collection systems, dashboards, and monitoring approaches.
• Support testing and validation of automation systems during commissioning.
• Ensure process requirements are incorporated into controls and automation architecture.
• Support development of commissioning plans and startup procedures.
• Participate in dry runs, integrated system testing, and operational demonstrations.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during startup activities.
• Coordinate startup activities with technicians, automation personnel, and contractors.
• Support development of operational readiness metrics.
• Maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and configuration-controlled engineering documentation.
• Assist in preparation and review of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, operating procedures, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with Production and Operations personnel to ensure readiness.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Critical Materials Group (CMG) is building a domestic Continuous Flow HMX production capability. The Process Engineer, Energetics will serve as the technical execution lead, coordinating facility construction, equipment installation, process integration, automation, and commissioning to deliver readiness for production.

Working with the Deputy Head of Programs and the Senior Process Engineer, Energetics, you will oversee day-to-day activities, manage schedules and risks, and mentor junior