Chemical Process Engineer - Independence, United States - Olin

Description

Olin Winchester, LLC ("Winchester"), considered one of the world's leading ammunition manufacturers,is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to work at the US Army's premier small caliber manufacturing facility located in Independence, MO.

In collaboration, the US Army and Winchester are developing a first of its kind tracer cartridge to better serve and protect America's warfighter in current and future global conflicts.

The Chemical Process Engineer will work with the industry's leading engineering and development teams in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to develop real world solutions for tracer cartridges including the US Army's newly developed weapons platforms.

Learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest in supporting the US Warfighter.


Essential Functions:
Develop R&D technologies for tracer ammunition used by the U.S. Army. Modify existing production assets and create new tooling/processing to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance of the tracer cartridge.

Assess equipment and processes for potential safety hazards, implement appropriate safety protocols, and conduct or support explosives and tracer performance testing as necessary.

Develop comprehensive specifications for vendors to follow throughout the quotation process, equipment design phase, and manufacturing build of new pyrotechnic related equipment.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional production teams, customers, suppliers, contractors, engineers and designers to identify, rank, and advance the creation of tracer ammunition technology.

Support the progression from initial R&D lab experiments to achieving full rate manufacturing capabilities.


Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree* in Chemical Engineering; must be completed by May 2024. Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (documentation required).

Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage own time effectively, and maintain control over all current projects/responsibilities.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities, work safely, manage high-volume workload, and have willingness to be collaborative and support other efforts.

Experience in ammunition manufacturing or shooting sports preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. Visio, Minitab and AutoCAD experience preferred.

This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls if required This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S.

Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S.

Army and Department of Defense access policies What's in it for you? Many of our employees have been with us for decades.

We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company.

Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

Paid parental leave (up to 160 hours) and additional leave programs Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1 Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25, k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account Accelerated vacation accrual Volunteer Paid Time Off Program Short term incentive program participation Robust rewards and recognition programs Pay for Performance Methodology to reward exceptional performance Alternate work schedules (location/role specific) Employee Ammunition Purchase Program Why Winchester? Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation.

Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing.

Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S.

Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

#WinchesterOlin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.