JOB DESCRIPTION

BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors, is hiring a Process Engineer / Chemical Engineer to help us produce energetic materials for our government and commercial customers.

As a Process Engineer / Chemical Engineer, you will:

• Provide process engineering support to the Explosives Manufacturing Department
• Develop new and redline existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Author, maintain and update necessary Procedures & assist with training when applicable
• Develop cost estimates for new and existing products
• Provide field support for I/O and interlock checkout
• Troubleshoot Process, Instrumentation, and equipment problems
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances
• Interact with Customers and Suppliers
• Lead/support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
• Interact with R&D to scale-up and/or develop new processes
• Develop and implement quality, safety, and process improvements
• Develop new and redline existing Interlock Narratives
• Ensure required production schedules are met in accordance with quality standards, safety requirements, regulatory standards
• Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance projects and aid in process troubleshooting
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting within Process Control Systems
• Provide on call Technical support

BAE Systems helps protect those who protect us. At our R&D and manufacturing facility at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN, we do this by developing safer explosives for our government and commercial customers. Holston AAP has provided high quality explosives for our soldiers since WWII and will continue to push the frontier of energetic material synthesis and manufacturing with your help.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Controls, or similar discipline
• 2+ years experience in engineering related field
• Must be at least 21 years of age

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Previous Experience with Control Systems
• Previous Experience in Production Operations
• Hazard Analysis - HAZOP, PHA, FMEA, etc
• Previous Experience with process start-up

Please refer the Job description for details