Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a client looking to hire a Development Manager to oversee a team of Engineers, Chemists and Technicians for a key manufacturing client in the Corinne, Utah area. We are seeking someone with a strong chemistry and manufacturing engineering background but also someone with strong leadership qualities. In this role, you will oversee and lead a team of about 20 individuals to drive process and development of pyrotechnic and propellant technologies.

This is a full-time role with our client based out of the Corinne area with a target salary of around $120,000 - $160,000 plus bonus. This team works on-site 4 days per week but gets to enjoy long weekends every week as they do not work Fridays. Additionally, this role comes with excellent benefits and other perks.

Job Responsibilities for the Development Manager:

• Provide technical direction to prototype process operations (slurry mix, spray dry and powder pressing).
• Work as a team to develop new test methods to better characterize energetic materials
• Conduct prototype design & process studies to ensure successful pyrotechnic functional characteristics and manufacturability.
• Coordinate all testing and product validation to meet product performance criteria, customer and/or governmental requirements.
• Prepare and maintain robust engineering documents including DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Goal Document (DGD), Comprehensive Robustness Evaluation (CRE), product drawings & specifications.
• Prepare and develop technical presentations for Design Reviews, Tollgates and Line Design Workshops

Job Qualifications for the Development Manager:

• BS or MS in Chemical/Mechanical engineering or related STEM Field
• 3-5 years of managerial experience
• 5-10 yrs experience developing test methods (mechanical/electrical design)
• 5-10 yrs experience developing energetic materials including testing, research, development, and industrialization.
• Hands on and practical exposure to energetic materials is a plus.
• Chemical/Mechanical design of test methods
• An understanding of energetic materials processing (mixing, granulating, drying and powder pressing) and characterization.
• A working knowledge of standard safety practices used when handling energetic materials and the willingness to use these practices, daily, is essential.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 + bonus

Location: Corinne, UT area, on-site - 4 day work weeks! Fridays off

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

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