Sr. Explosives Process Engineer

MSM Group North America Inc

117d•Onsite

About The Position

MSM North America is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Explosives Process Engineer to lead process design, optimization, and technical support. This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing and facility processes meet stringent defense, safety, and quality standards while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement. As a senior-level engineer, the role provides technical leadership, process oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support mission-critical defense programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
10+ years of progressive experience in process engineering within defense, aerospace, chemical, or high-reliability manufacturing.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale process improvement, facility integration, or production engineering programs.
Experience in defense manufacturing, explosives processing, or high-compliance environments.
Expertise in process modeling, optimization, and root cause analysis.
Proficiency with engineering design tools, CAD software, and statistical analysis software.
Strong leadership, project management, and mentoring skills.
Exceptional problem-solving ability with a focus on compliance, safety, and quality.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of manufacturing and facility processes supporting munitions and defense-related production.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and engineering methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Ensure processes are compliant with defense, safety, and environmental standards.
Serve as the technical authority for process-related engineering challenges.
Provide guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and cross-functional staff.
Collaborate with operations, safety, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve reliability.
Ensure compliance with defense and government regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DoD, and DA PAM standards.
Partner with quality teams to support ISO 9001 and internal quality system requirements.
Lead root cause analyses and corrective action plans for process non-conformances.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
Identify and implement new technologies, tools, and methods that enhance production capabilities.
Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and engineering standards.
Support facility and equipment modernization, expansion, and integration projects.
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for process engineering initiatives.
Prepare and develop Statements of Work (SOWs) to define scope, deliverables, and performance requirements for contractors and suppliers.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and Army representatives for successful project delivery.
Conduct process hazard analyses, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses.
Partner with Explosive Safety SME and EHS personnel to ensure operations comply with explosives and industrial safety requirements.
Champion a safety-first culture within engineering and production environments.