Sr. Propellant Chemist
| Company | ARC Automotive |
|---|---|
| Location | Knoxville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Degree in chemistry or a related field
- Minimum of thirteen (13) years’ experience in propellant/energetics chemistry with a bachelor’s degree
- Ten (10) years’ experience with a master’s degree
- Seven (7) years’ experience with a PhD
- Experience analyzing data based on statistical methods
- Strong working knowledge of experimental analytical methods
- Experience working with manufacturing groups from paper concept to production (raw material suppliers, propellant manufacturers, and applications)
Responsibilities
- Develops new or improvements of propellant and energetic materials used in automotive airbag applications
- Formulates propellants (fuel, oxidizer, binder, etc.) based on the applications requirements (gas output, flame temperature, autoignition temperature, or other feature) and the supply base manufacturing capabilities
- Performs trade studies and preliminary analyses of gas generating materials in support of inflator development
- Works with suppliers to develop the appropriate analytical and acceptance procedures, specifications, and test methods
- Develops procedures, specifications, methods, and test plans (analytical, hazards, compatibility, etc.) in support of material validations and discrepancy analyses
- Conducts material testing and provides training to technicians and suppliers. Performs data analysis and documents findings
- Resolves issues involving the current production and developmental energetic materials and propellants such as pressed propellants, autoignition materials and extruded propellants
- Supervises development efforts conducted by the company’s gas generant suppliers
- Creates development plans, statements of work (SOW), and designs of experiments (DOE)
- Reviews government and university literature, patents and current relevant practices and provides recommendations on applications and development activities
- Participates in decision making regarding development priorities and provides information on feasibility of prospective projects. Provides recommendation on the handling, storage, and shipping of energetic materials
- Conducts benchmarking efforts on competitors’ products
- Supports and maintains corporate chemical information for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other similar documents
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.