As Chief Chemical Engineer / Manager, you will be the scientific authority for solid propellant production and a key leader in our production organization. You will have two direct reports (chemists/technologists) and report to the Chief Production Officer (CPO) based in Vojens, Denmark. Your main responsibilities will include: Own the chemistry of our solid propellants – develop, document, and validate all fuel formulations and recipe control standardsDefine and maintain critical process parameters (temperature, mixing time, vacuum, catalysts, etc.) and ensure robust process windows from lab scale to full-scale productionLead and manage the analytical laboratory: raw material testing, in-process testing, test methodologies, calibration, documentation, and data traceabilityDrive recipe change control – plan and execute pilot batches, validation, and transfer to production, including updates of SOPs and work instructionsConduct root-cause analysis in collaboration with Process Engineering and Maintenance to address recurring defects, quality deviations and process instabilityEnsure full batch traceability and strong HSE practices for hazardous materials (classification, storage, transport, and safe handling)Collaborate closely with Quality Control to define sampling plans, acceptance criteria and CAPA activities (Corrective and Preventive Actions)Contribute to supplier qualification and material approval, including definition and verification of technical specificationsContinuously improve yield, scrap rate and recipe cost through optimization of formulations and process parametersMaintain and prepare documentation for ISO, AQAP and defense-quality audits related to chemical operationsLead, coach, and develop your team of chemists and technologists and help build a strong safety- and quality-driven culture on site We are looking for an experienced and hands-on chemical leader who thrives in a high-tech, safety-critical production environment and enjoys building something new.
Documentation,Traceability & Compliance • Maintain full traceability of inspected items, datasets, images, and reports in line with internal procedures and defense-grade standards. • Ensure high documentation quality and audit readiness; support audits, investigations, and internal reviews related to NDT and product integrity.
Documentation,Traceability & Compliance • Maintain full traceability of inspected items, datasets, images, and reports in line with internal procedures and defense-grade standards. • Ensure high documentation quality and audit readiness; support audits, investigations, and internal reviews related to NDT and product integrity.