Design Engineer

Dyno Nobel, Inc.
parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Simsbury
660 Hopmeadow Street (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2025
Job Brief Provide Initiation Systems (IS) Engineering design skill to manufacturing programs in support of key technological manufacturing advancement and cost reduction initiatives. Who We Are Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific. What You'll Do As a Design Engineer, you will provide Initiation Systems (IS) Engineering design skill to manufacturing programs in support of key technological manufacturing advancement and cost reduction initiatives. Other duties include: Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values Develop best practice solutions for projects/tasks at hand Develop equipment designs and specifications for procurement Evaluate prospective equipment suppliers and contractors Coordinate small to medium scale projects & programs Contribute to process & equipment solutions and supplier development efforts Deal with broad cross-functional technical issues Understand and adopt all appropriate regulatory & safety needs to programs Deliver the goods as promised to achieve financial targets Participate in HSE studies such as Job Safety Analysis, HAZOPs, Process Hazard Analysis, and Management of Change Hands-on interaction is expected during process design and development, design reviews, assembly and testing, safety reviews, installation and commissioning. What We're Looking For: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering - Will consider degree in Mechatronics. 5+ years in industry with a proven track record in detailed equipment and process design, component selection, and procurement, schedule and cost management, project team leadership, problem solving, system design and installation, start-up, and commissioning. CAD Design experience including 3D solid modeling Familiar with automated process control in manufacturing Knowledge of electrical controls, and Pneumatic systems Solid mechanical engineering skills, project management experience. Experience with automated equipment and processes. Ability to identify process needs, develop designs, and generate specifications for procurement and installation Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives. What We Offer: 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available Matching 401k A generous tuition reimbursement program General paid parental leave Friendly and supportive coworkers Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward Think Customer. Everyone. Every day Treat the Business as our Own Care for the Community & our Environment Challenge & Improve the Status Quo Deliver on our Promises Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.