Chemical Engineer

Johnson Service Group - Oxnard, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Oxnard, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Chemical Engineer position at Johnson Service Group involves managing tasks and projects related to the design and development of products in the aerospace sector. The role focuses on energetic material processes, product assembly, and various forms of analysis, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The engineer will liaise with customers and suppliers, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates product designs, assembly instructions for products and acceptance test procedures
• Develops and operates energetic material processes
• Participates in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) with the customer and internal teams, including preparation of design review materials
• Prepares test plans, designed experiments, test procedures and test reports
• Prepares technical proposals and cost estimates for bid to customers
• Conducts timely and accurate technical compliance reviews for production orders
• Works development programs in accordance with the company procedures
• Performs various types of engineering analyses, including process hazard, tolerance, stress, electrical, thermal, ballistic and statistical, as trained and capable
• Prepares and approves Engineering Change Orders (ECO's)
• Conducts and documents failure analyses, using scientific and structured problem-solving techniques
• Prepares information requested or needed by customers or suppliers, as guided Engineering management
• Reviews and approves in-process and Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) reports
• Supports the ongoing work of the Material Review Board (MRB), when needed
• Contributes to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment within the facility and in its operations
• Provides technical assistance to Production personnel, as needed
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by Engineering management
• Interfaces with Principal Engineers, Designers, Test Technicians, production personnel, suppliers, marketing and sales personnel or others on engineering issues
• Prepares layout of new or old designs as needed and makes drawings of detailed parts and assemblies. Performs other related duties as required
• Adhere to aerospace industry regulations, quality standards, and best practices through the design and development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• 3 to 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace environment
• Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and specifications
• Ability to develop and consistently perform chemical processes safely
• Interest in learning about the aerospace industry and pyrotechnic devices
• Knowledge or interest in developing energetic material processes
• Ability to interpret test data and draw logical scientific conclusions
• Hands-on design experience in mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or hydraulic components
• Basic understanding of materials and processing specs
• Experience creating part and assembly drawings and part lists
• Fluent verbal and written English language communication
• Ability to pass the BATFE ‘Employee Possessor' screening

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills with suppliers, customers, and internal departments
• Knowledge of Aerospace and Military standards
• Prior experience with energetic material processing, aerospace methods and pyrotechnic devices
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Understanding of machining and machine shop practices
• Experience with Solidworks or similar CAD platform
• Experience with production assembly and test
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) using Enovia, TeamCenter, or Windchill
• Familiarity with production and test documents, ATP, QTP, QTR

Benefits

• Direct hire position
• Competitive pay rate of $130K