Chemical Development Engineer
About The Position
Chemical Development Engineer The Development Engineer develops, demonstrates and validates pyrotechnic energetic materials, tests, processes, and methods that enable new safety devices that meet customer and Autoliv specifications, improve profitability, and keep Autoliv at the forefront of innovation in the Automotive Safety Market What you'll do: Provide technical direction to prototype process operations (slurry mix, spray dry and powder pressing). Work as a team to develop new test methods to better characterize energetic materials Conduct prototype design & process studies to ensure successful pyrotechnic functional characteristics and manufacturability. Coordinate all testing and product validation to meet product performance criteria per established Autoliv, customer and/or governmental requirements. Prepare and maintain robust engineering documents including DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Goal Document (DGD), Comprehensive Robustness Evaluation (CRE), product drawings & specifications. Prepare and develop technical presentations for Design Reviews, Tollgates and Line Design Workshops
Requirements
- BS or MS in Chemical/Mechanical engineering or related STEM Field
- 0-5 yrs experience developing test methods (mechanical/electrical design)
- 0-5 yrs experience developing energetic materials including testing, research, development, and industrialization.
- An understanding of energetic materials processing (mixing, granulating, drying and powder pressing) and characterization.
- A working knowledge of standard safety practices used when handling energetic materials and the willingness to use these practices, daily, is essential.
- Statistical Design of Experiments background desirable.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint.
- Availability to work on-site
Nice To Haves
- Hands on and practical exposure to energetic materials is a plus.
- Chemical/Mechanical design of test methods
Responsibilities
- Provide technical direction to prototype process operations (slurry mix, spray dry and powder pressing).
- Work as a team to develop new test methods to better characterize energetic materials
- Conduct prototype design & process studies to ensure successful pyrotechnic functional characteristics and manufacturability.
- Coordinate all testing and product validation to meet product performance criteria per established Autoliv, customer and/or governmental requirements.
- Prepare and maintain robust engineering documents including DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Goal Document (DGD), Comprehensive Robustness Evaluation (CRE), product drawings & specifications.
- Prepare and develop technical presentations for Design Reviews, Tollgates and Line Design Workshops
Benefits
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
