Staff Chemical Engineer (Contingent)

We are currently seeking Staff Chemical Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design.

These projects will require knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations.  Candidates must be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US.  This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and will require you to be onsite. 

This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

 This position is contingent upon the award of a contract.

Responsibilities Include:


* Provide leadership for the safe and cost-effective execution of manufacturing capabilities in complex production environments, in collaboration with federal defense clients.


* Acquire in-depth understanding of design requirements for process and facility design to install new manufacturing processes.


* Apply analytical techniques to support process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Assist in development test plans to validate to support proof on concept designs.


* Oversee the proper execution of projects, including detailed planning, scheduling, and procurement aligned with customer specifications.

Collaborate closely with program management counterparts to develop comprehensive plans for technical deliverables and schedules.


* Collaborate with equipment vendors and subcontractors, clearly communicating design, fabrication, and testing requirements for process equipment.


* In partnership with project managers, develop, plan, and execute goals that align with client objectives and ensure timely, quality deliverables.

Participate in regular client facing meetings to updated progress and facilitate technical discussion.


* Implement and monitor safety and quality programs, ensuring all project staff adhere to contractual terms, scope of work, regulatory requirement, and client specific quality and safety standards.


* Produce detailed process design documentation, including process flow diagrams, process narratives, equipment bills of material, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


* Provide technical input into facility design, advising on safety standards and regulations for the design and operation of complex manufacturing process facilities.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's in chemical engineering or related scientific field with 2-4 years of related work experience.


* U.S.

Citizenship with the ability to obtain clearance.


* Proven proficiency in a range of analytical and technical skills for the synthesis, monitoring, and scaling of energetic ma...