Chemical Manufacturing Engineer

Yoh has a permanent, full-time opening for one of their government manufacturing clients in the Hooks, TX area. If interested, please send your updated resume to

Company: Government Services Manufacturing
Location: On-site @ Hooks, TX 75561
Salary: $70,

The Manufacturing Engineer (Chemical) supports production operations by developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes used in the production of munitions and energetic materials. This position applies chemical engineering principles to ensure that processes are safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective. The engineer will work closely with production, safety, quality, and maintenance teams to drive operational excellence and support the mission of delivering reliable products to our customers.

• Provide daily technical support to production, troubleshooting process and equipment issues while supporting new product introductions and scale-ups. Analyze production data to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime. Prepare and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and validation records.
  30%
• Develop, implement, and optimize chemical and mechanical manufacturing processes for munitions production.
  20%
• Develop and optimize process parameters in batching and slurry dilution processes to ensure good chemical bonding, adjust parameters based upon raw materials delivered to ensure proper stabilizer concentrations.
  15%
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ATF, DoD, and Day & Zimmermann safety standards through participation in PSM, HAZOP, and risk assessments. Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, and risk assessments related to energetic and hazardous materials.
  15%
• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
  10%
• Evaluate and implement new technologies or automation solutions to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity.
  10%

• Bachelor's
  - Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of chemical or process engineering experience, preferably in munitions, defense, or energetic materials manufacturing.
  Required
• 1+ years of experience with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, or hazardous chemical handling is highly desired.
  Preferred

• Strong foundation in chemical process design, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.
• Experience with chemical batching, coating and colorant process, felting and molding operations. Waste water treatment system experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with DoD, ATF, and EPA regulatory requirements related to energetic materials. Proficiency with process modeling and analysis software (e.g., Minitab, MATLAB, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Estimated Min Rate: $70000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $100000.00

Note:

Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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