Sr Chemical Engineer

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Chemical Engineer is a professional-level position that performs highly technical and advanced engineering functions with minimal supervision. The role applies standard mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies to self-identified, self-initiated, or assigned projects and programs. Work may involve longer-range or complex business objectives, and the position may influence the business unit’s overall objectives and long-range goals. The engineer leads the design and project or process management of products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment. The position also conducts complex engineering evaluations and provides technical consultation as a recognized subject matter expert. The role partners with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues and helps ensure project and product compliance through guidance and mentorship. The position is based at the Kansas City National Security Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. Work may be on-site, hybrid, or remote as directed by management and business needs; the posting lists this role as on-site. Travel is required, with the detailed job requirements stating up to 20% and the additional information listing 0–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from an accredited program.
Six or more years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance, if required for the position; the posting further states that applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance.
Ability to travel; the requirements section states up to 20% of the time, while the additional information lists 0–10%.
Ability to work remotely, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and determined by business needs; the posting lists the position as on-site.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing or quality processes and techniques.
Demonstrated application of advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality-control techniques to complex engineering concepts and projects.
Ability to work without supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making.
Ability to provide technical guidance, project-management guidance, consultative services, and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead design and project or process management of new and current products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment.
Drive development of test procedures and perform complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work.
Prepare evaluation reports, analyze discrepancies, and recommend improvements to products, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes to improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.
Formulate and justify technical positions to all levels of management.
Oversee acquisition of tooling, gauging, and other equipment needed to manufacture or inspect parts and assure product quality.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to independently resolve complex design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
Guide evaluation of technological advances and provide input on advances that improve productivity and quality, reduce flowtime, and enhance operational surety.
Provide technical consultation to management and others as a subject matter expert within the business.
Provide mentorship, advice, and insight to employees to ensure project and product compliance.
Perform work involving longer-range or complex business objectives and exert some influence on business-unit objectives and long-range goals.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, work on-site as needed, and travel as needed.