Explosives Engineer

Accurate Energetic Systems Llc • McEwen, TN

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About The Position

The Explosive Engineer uses engineering knowledge and experience to direct, oversee, and participate in quoting, product design and development, process development and improvement, and equipment purchase and implementation for a fast-paced energetics manufacturing company. The position supports explosive products for commercial, military, and aerospace applications and works in a manufacturing environment where safety is the top priority.

The role includes improving plant processes, developing and implementing equipment, tooling, and fixtures, and contributing to new explosive products from proof of concept through prototypes, testing, pilot scale, and manufacturing scale-up. The engineer also develops test plans, supports customer quoting, manages customer programs and internal projects, and provides engineering support to operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Five years of work experience in a similar job.
• Ability to use 3D solid modeling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, maintain schedules and budgets, and adhere strictly to safety and operating regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach to solving problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Ability to perform Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling in CTH or a similar tool.
• Understanding of machinery, tooling, and electromechanical systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate plant processes and implement improvements based on operator input, equipment improvements, and design changes, with the goals of safety, quality, and reduced cost and waste.
• Research equipment and arrange for its specification, design, and purchase; oversee installation and start-up.
• Design, purchase, and implement tooling and fixtures for production products.
• Participate in new explosive product design from proof of concept through prototypes, testing, pilot scale, and manufacturing scale-up, including product design, testing, verification, and validation.
• Create test plans that support company or customer test requirements.
• Manage customer programs and internal projects to meet schedule, budget, resource, and other requirements.
• Support the quoting process by reviewing customer requirements, assisting with bid/no-bid decisions, and providing estimates for tooling and equipment, raw materials, packaging, cycle times, and labor hours.
• Provide product and tooling designs and drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Perform or assist with failure analysis and hazards analysis.
• Provide additional engineering support to the operations group as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time