Chemical Process Engineer

Title: Chemical Process Engineer

Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $74,700 - $ 110,640

Schedule: 9/80 schedule

Relocation Available

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.

Focus: 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.

Chemical Process Engineer Essential Job 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.

Chemical Process Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree* in Chemical Engineering; with 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. Degree must be completed by end of August 2024.

• Candidates with 2 years of recent/relevant work experience preferred.

• 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.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

• Experience in ammunition manufacturing or shooting sports preferred.

• Microsoft Suite of Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio), Minitab, and CAD experience preferred

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

• 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 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 for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

• 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.

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

Olin 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.

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