Chemical Process Engineer for Production
About The Position
Join a team that keeps us protected and mission-ready. BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors, is hiring a Chemical Process Engineer to help us produce energetic materials for our government and commercial customers. An ideal candidate will have experience in the chemical manufacturing field and an interest in process controls and hands-on engineering problem solving. As a process engineer, you will: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new processes and process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and implement changes Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure efficient and safe operation Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to production operators Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve process issues Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, P&IDs, PFDs Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance Participate in safety and quality initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment Identify and mitigate potential safety and quality risks Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including production operators, supervisors, and management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field and 4 years experience, including 3 or more years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the chemical or process industry
- Strong understanding of chemical process principles, including mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and kinetics
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
- Process improvement experience (Production, SHE, Quality)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to work on shift and/or be on-call on occasion when production requires it
- We will consider candidates with fewer years experience for a more junior position or additional experience for a more senior position
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Experience in energetics manufacturing
- Experience in troubleshooting process issues, management of change, process hazard analysis
- Experience in strong acids and bases, chemical reactions, recrystallization
- Experience with MiniTab or Bluebeam a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new processes and process improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and implement changes
- Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure efficient and safe operation
- Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to production operators
- Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve process issues
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, P&IDs, PFDs
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations
- Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance
- Participate in safety and quality initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Identify and mitigate potential safety and quality risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including production operators, supervisors, and management
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
