R&D Chemist II

Job Description

Uses knowledge and experience to oversee, and participate in formulating and generation of new products, using a strong chemistry background to support a fast-paced energetics manufacturing company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Formulation – Assist in creating, following, and scaling up chemical formulations processes for novel energetic material. Assist in trouble shooting product characteristics results in material.
• Synthesis – Work on various projects by following known synthesis mechanism to create material. Ability to trouble shoot issues that arise in process. Identify processes and equipment needed to scale up.
• Working with HPLC, PSA, DSC, TGA, wet chemistry equipment and other lab equipment to characterize material.
• General Engineering - Provide product designs and perform or assist in failure analysis, perform and/or assist in hazards analysis, provide any additional engineering support to the operations group as necessary.
• Apply principles of chemistry and engineering to help design new equipment and testing of energetic materials.
• Support evaluating processes in the plant and implementing improvements based on operator input, new/improved equipment, design changes, etc. with the goals of safety, quality, and reduced cost/waste.
• Research & evaluate new or improved equipment, arrange for the specification/design and purchase of new equipment, and oversee the installation and start-up of new equipment.
• Be involved in the design of new explosive products from proof of concept, prototypes, testing, pilot scale, and scale-up to manufacturing. This includes product design, testing, and verification and validation.
• Manage customer programs and internal projects to ensure all requirements such as schedule, budget, and resources are met.
• Participate in the quoting process by reviewing customer requirements; assisting in a bid/no-bid decision; and providing tooling/equipment costs, raw materials costs, packaging, cycle times, and labor hours
• Help manage customer programs to ensure all customer requirements are met as either a principal on the project or in support of a larger team. This may be in conjunction with any other aspect of the job.
  
  

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to operate lab equipment such as HPLC, experience with DSC, TGA, a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An understanding of machinery, tooling, electro-mechanical systems a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both as an individual and within a team, think outside of the box, maintain schedule and budget, but do so with strict adherence to safety and operating regulations.
• Ideal candidate must possess strong analytical skills and a desire to take a hands-on approach to solving problems.
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or Chemistry 3 Years Work experience in similar job

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC, a leader in the manufacture of explosive products for commercial, military, and aerospace applications, is in search of a mechanical, manufacturing, or process engineer to join our growing team in middle TN. The candidate is expected to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment where safety is top priority over quality and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have good mechanical aptitude with hands on experience, prosper in a hands-on manufacturing environment, and have a very broad skill set.

Equal Opportunity Employer, AES, LLC will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government.

Job Location(s): McEwen, TN

Job Class

R&D

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City

McEwen

State

TN

Virtual

No

Relocation Available :

Possible

Work Schedule

M-F

Req Type

Full-Time

Shift

First