What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer (Mechanical Design) position at Dyno Nobel?
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You’ll Do
As a Process Engineer, you will support site manufacturing operations and cost reduction for Carthage, MO location’s competitiveness through strong change leadership and application of business improvement tools. 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 Dyno Nobel Limited Values
- Increase site productivity, partnering with site management team, by implementing standard work, line balancing, and removing bottlenecks.
- Establish baseline, develop measures/targets, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, directly impacting the site costs.
- Use technical know-how for making time studies, material/man/information flows, layouts, etc. for identifying improvements. Lead and/or implement these improvements ensuring controls in place for sustaining results.
- Responsible for mechanical design and drafting
- Employ hands-on approach to data collection, analysis, recommendations of opportunities, and implementation.
- Introduce innovative ideas and technologies and be a change agent to effectively implement and sustain.
- Ensure and/or support compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations; Support compliance with ISO 9001-2008.
Support daily operational needs as required by our operating model.
What We’re Looking For:
- BS Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or have comparative level of experience
- 5 years of experience from manufacturing operations, mechanical manufacturing desired.
- Experience driving manufacturing projects for minimum of 3 years and fluent at training others with these tools
- Experience with mechanical design and drafting - CAD experience is desired
- Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
- Computer literacy in MS Windows. Experience with SAP and Minitab a plus.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
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 401(k)
- Generous paid parental leave
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- 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
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.*