PETN Production Engineer & Process Improvement Lead

Austin Powder

Diamond (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Production Engineer to provide technical and operational support for the PETN manufacturing process, reporting directly to the PETN Plant Manager. The role serves as the designated backup, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing variability, improving productivity, and supporting long-term growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities include real-time issue resolution with operators and maintenance, leading CI projects, evaluating process constraints, and

Qualifications

Technical degree in Engineering (BS, MS) in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical.
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing, chemical processing, explosives manufacturing, or industrial production experience.
Experience leading continuous improvement projects.
Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and process troubleshooting.
Experience supervising or coordinating technical and operational teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time support for production issues, process deviations, equipment challenges, and troubleshooting efforts.
Back up PETN Plant Manager during absences or as delegated.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production bottlenecks, quality concerns, and process inefficiencies.
Monitor production performance metrics and identify opportunities.
Lead continuous improvement projects and capital initiatives to improve safety, capacity, and effectiveness.