Senior Energetics Materials Process Lead Chemical Engineer

Process Engineering Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Engineering Associates, LLC, based in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Senior Energetics Materials Process Lead Engineer to perform advanced process engineering and design on both government and commercial energetics projects, including munitions and propellants production. Responsibilities include process simulation and coordination with clients and engineers in the Oak Ridge office.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in plant operations, design, or project management, with explosives/propellant

Qualifications

• BS in chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Advanced degrees (MS or MBA) and professional registration are a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of combined plant operations, process design and/or project management experience.
• Ideal experience includes some process simulation and a variety and diverse mix of chemicals manufacturing environments (batch and continuous).
• Candidate must have explosives/munitions or propellant process design experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform process engineering and design on multiple projects for government and commercial energetics.
• Coordinate overall engineering efforts with clients and provide project management coordination.
• Lead process simulation efforts and ensure design integrity across Oak Ridge projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Process simulation

Explosives/munitions experience

Education

B.S. in chemical engineering

Advanced degrees (M.S. or MBA)

Job description

OVERVIEW

PROCESS is currently seeking one individual for the position of Senior Energetics Materials Process Lead Engineer to perform process engineering and design projects related to both government (Dept of Defense) and commercial energetics materials, explosives, munitions, and propellants production. Duties will include performing process engineering functions on multiple projects (including process simulation), coordinating overall engineering efforts with clients, and providing project management coordination as needed to other engineers in the Oak Ridge, TN office.

LOCATION

The position is for PROCESS' headquarters Office located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (30 minutes from Knoxville).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in chemical engineering from an accredited university
• Advanced degrees (M.S. or M.B.A.) and professional registration are a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of combined plant operations, process design and/or project management experience.
• Ideal experience includes some process simulation and a variety and diverse mix of chemicals manufacturing environments (batch and continuous).
• Candidate must have explosives/munitions or propellant process design experience.

COMPENSATION

Based on qualifications and experience.