Sr Chemical Engineer (Propellant Engineer) (SRM)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes. Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills. Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization. May specialize in the processes pertaining to specific chemical products such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, or paper and pulp. This role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in its job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. The engineer will solve complex problems, work independently with minimal guidance, and may lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. They will also act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, exercising discretion and judgment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Chemical engineering.
Manufacturing process engineering.
Product development.
Prototyping.
Research and development.
Industry standards.
Scientific testing.
Oral and written communication.
Critical thinking.
Analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

Designs process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations.
Designs equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.).
Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations.
Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems.
Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills.
Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization.