Sr. Chemist

Arc Automotive • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Sr. Chemist at ARC Automotive Inc. is responsible for the development and fielding of automotive airbag propellant, which includes propellant formulation, characterization, process development, and supplier development. This role serves as a source of general chemical expertise and involves working closely with suppliers and conducting material testing to ensure the effectiveness and safety of propellant materials.

Requirements

• Degree in chemistry or a related field with a minimum of thirteen (13) years' experience in propellant/energetics chemistry with a bachelor's degree, ten (10) years experience with a master's, or seven (7) years experience with a PhD.
• Experience analyzing data based on statistical methods and a strong working knowledge of experimental analytical methods required.
• Experience working with manufacturing groups from paper concept to production, including raw material suppliers and propellant manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Develops new or improvements of propellant and energetic materials used in automotive airbag applications.
• Formulates propellants based on application requirements and supply base manufacturing capabilities.
• Performs trade studies and preliminary analyses of gas generating materials in support of inflator development.
• Works with suppliers to develop analytical and acceptance procedures, specifications, and test methods.
• Develops procedures, specifications, methods, and test plans in support of material validations and discrepancy analyses.
• Conducts material testing and provides training to technicians and suppliers, performing data analysis and documenting findings.
• Resolves issues involving current production and developmental energetic materials and propellants.
• Supervises development efforts conducted by the company’s gas generant suppliers.
• Creates development plans, statements of work (SOW), and designs of experiments (DOE).
• Reviews government and university literature, patents, and current relevant practices, providing recommendations on applications and development activities.
• Participates in decision making regarding development priorities and provides information on feasibility of prospective projects.
• Conducts benchmarking efforts on competitors' products.
• Supports and maintains corporate chemical information for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other similar documents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree