Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing sub-components for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. 

At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the U.S. and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades. 

Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview
Title: Chemical Process Engineer
Job Family: Mfg & Process Engineers
Reports to: Program Engineer
Works with: Program management, Mid-level manager & supervisors, Safety, Technical staff
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
 

Job Summary

Position requires application of engineering science and industry experience in the design, fabrication, testing, and implementation of existing and new equipment and processes. Able to make use of related engineering subjects, including mechanics, physics, thermodynamics, mathematics, graphics, hydraulics, stoichiometry, in the completion of complex assignments. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Works with minimum supervision. Recommends and implements procedural changes. Develops process 
improvements through capital investments. Provides guidance and assistance to other staff.

Primary Responsibilities
• Design and improve industrial processes in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate with responsible departments in design of new processes and procedures.
• When assigned to the R&D staff, use process and testing expertise required for special projects and new product research. 
• Prepare cost estimates for large-scale capital projects, bids and proposals, and internal funded studies and projects. 
• Supervise the installation and testing of equipment and processes. 
• Cooperate with management and Plant Engineering in the detail work in infrastructure 
improvements, capital expenditure requests, financial and economic justification, and return on investment.
• Provide training and work instructions to new engineers, maintenance, and production personnel. 
• Support Maintenance, Production and Quality.
• Stay informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
• Perform additional duties when requested.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Qualifications
• Knowledge of chemical principles, unit operations, material strength, material science, metallurgy, hydraulics, and thermodynamics 
• Good math skills, computer skills, and knowledge of measuring instruments and methods. 
• Capable of integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve problems in a timely manner. 
• Excellent written verbal communication skills.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.

Desired:
• Project management and leadership skills
• R & D support and testing experience
• Controls knowledge (PLC programming, etc.)
• Energetic material knowledge
• CAD & drawing experience (Pro/E, AutoCAD or equivalent)

Armtec Competencies
• Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering Science with extensive coursework in chemical processes. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Work Hours: 4/10 workweek

To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Ve