Chemical Engineer at A Hiring Company in Pueblo, CO

Summary: Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing transformative solutions. They are searching for a Chemical Engineer to develop new chemical manufacturing processes and support scale-up efforts at their Colorado research and development facility. Responsibilities: - Support the engineering team in developing technical solutions supporting the establishment of a new chemical manufacturing facility - Design, build, test, and help commission chemical process equipment - Translate process requirements into equipment specifications; support vendor identification, procurement, and factory/site acceptance in instances where existing industrial equipment meets schedule, cost, and performance requirements - Develop unique solutions from first principles in instances where existing industrial equipment does not meet requirements, working with our skilled technician team to bring systems from the drawing board into reality - Identify, communicate, and track engineering risks and mitigations; identify engineering opportunities and help implement improvements - Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation channels; explain technical concepts in simple terms to non-technical audiences - Contribute to safe execution of projects on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field - 1+ years of hands-on chemical engineering experience (internships qualify) - Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses - Must be at least 21 years of age - Ability to pass State and Federal background checks - Ability to obtain and maintain applicable State and Federal explosives licenses - To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a manufacturing environment (especially chemical manufacturing) - Experience taking a process through design, testing, iteration, and scale-up - Working knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and common unit operations employed in chemical manufacturing - Experience with electrochemistry, evaporation, crystallization, dewatering, drying, and/or packaging operations - Exposure to industrial automation (instrumentation, PLCs, communication) - Experience with process modeling (Aspen, ChemCAD, MATLAB, or custom tools) - Experience with CAD (especially SolidWorks) - Basic chemical laboratory experience (synthetic or analytical chemistry) - Construction or fabrication experience (professional or personal) - Self-starter with a track record of taking initiative and ownership - Team player with a track record of developing solutions collaboratively Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Modeling Important Skills: CAD (SolidWorks), Chemical Laboratory Experience, Industrial Automation Benefits: Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance., Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees., 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security., Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being., Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.