Senior Scientist - Somerset West

SUMMARY:
Calling all Senior Scientists

POSITION INFO:

My client, a leading and well known company based in Somerset West in the Western Cape requires a competent and experienced Senior Scientist to join their team

This role is reporting to the Manager: Propellant, Explosives & Pyrotechnics – Nitrocellulose Based Products 

 PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To execute development programs of scientific and engineering nature as part of a project team where propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics are required.
• To direct and control the technology building blocks for current and future propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics.
• To provide technical support for series production. All of these activities are conducted within Customer’s technical schedule and cost requirements.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic energetic materials and peripheral technologies for munition sub-systems within quality, schedule and cost constraints and according to the Military Acquisition Process.
• Direct and control activities between the pilot/production plants, laboratories and test facilities
• Compile (design) the Data Packs (for Qualification and Series Production) for propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic energetic materials and sub-systems.
• Provide input to future technology demands and assist in establishment of capability.
• Write technical reports and make presentations to Management and/or Clients.
• Provide a technical support service to the Manufacturing Department during series production. This includes: design of formulations before start of series production, manage document changes and non-conformances and solve technical problems by leading and conducting investigations and industrializing new materials and/or processes.
• Make presentations to local and/or foreign Clients during design reviews and other meetings
• Participate in design reviews and technical project meetings to ensure low risk designs and achievement of cost objectives and milestone schedules.
• Direct development/technology activities via well formulated technical inputs to the Manufacturing Department in accordance with the Explosives Regulations and the OHS Act to contribute to the health and safety of staff.
• Represent the company on national and international forums.

POST REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: Minimum MSc in Chemistry.
• 3-4 year’s work experience
• Experience in the field of propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic energetic materials.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers and technicians.
• Experience in Product Development and the Military Acquisition process.
• Experience in Project Management and Problem Solving.
• Proven planning, time management and organizational abilities or skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, have an inquiring mind and well developed analytical ability.
• Ability to work in a team and function independently with drive and initiative.
• Computer literacy viz. MS Office Packages

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