Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company · 1 day ago
Chemical Manufacturing Engineer
Hooks, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expYoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations in the Hooks, TX area. The role involves developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes for munitions and energetic materials, ensuring safety and compliance while driving operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
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
Develop, implement, and optimize chemical and mechanical manufacturing processes for munitions production
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
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
Lead or support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput
Evaluate and implement new technologies or automation solutions to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity
Qualification
Required
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
Strong foundation in chemical process design, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering
Experience with chemical batching, coating and colorant process, felting and molding operations
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
Preferred
1+ years of experience with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, or hazardous chemical handling is highly desired
Waste water treatment system experience is preferred
Company
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