BAE Systems

Chemical Process Engineer

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States; Tennessee, Arkansas, United States
  • Salary average
    $75,510  -  $128,340
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    No

Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure production schedules are met in accordance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Develop new and redline existing Interlock Narratives
  • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for equipment and operational issues
  • Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Develop and implement quality, safety, and process improvements in accordance with management of change requirements
  • Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance efforts, and aid in process troubleshooting
  • Lead/Support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
  • Develop new and update operating procedures and assist with training efforts

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change
  • Experience in Management of Change and Continuous Improvement
  • Ability to multitask and communicate with support organizations
  • Previous experience in a chemicals manufacturing facility
  • Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Controls, or Similar Discipline

Skills used at work

  • Analysis
  • Production schedule
  • Troubleshooting

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Process Improvement / Chemical Engineer to help us produce energetic materials for our government and commercial customers. An ideal candidate will have or be nearing a degree in chemical engineering and an interest in process controls and hands-on engineering problem solving. We will consider a rising graduate in the search.

  • Provide process engineering support to the Explosives Manufacturing Division
  • Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Develop new and redline existing Interlock Narratives
  • Ensure production schedules are met in accordance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance efforts, and aid in process troubleshooting
  • Provide on call Technical support
  • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for equipment and operational issues
  • Develop new and update operating procedures and assist with training efforts
  • Ability to multitask and communicate with support organizations
  • Interact with Customers and Suppliers
  • Lead/Support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
  • Develop and implement quality, safety, and process improvements in accordance with management of change requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • 3 or More Years of Chemical Engineering Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Controls, or Similar Discipline
  • Must be 21 years of age

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Previous experience in a chemicals manufacturing facility
  • Experience in Process Hazard Analysis
  • Experience with Distillation/Evaporation/Recrystallization/Reactor Process Equipment
  • Experience Troubleshooting Process Issues
  • Experience in Management of Change and Continuous Improvement

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025

Expiration date: Jan 26, 2026