Project Engineer

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely rapidly and cost effectively.

Summary

ATP is building a core team of engineers to work alongside our Process and Chemistry R&D teams to develop an autonomous skidded system for next-generation energetics this role you will own supplier relations procurement and component selection as they pertain to delivering project execution - the vendor-facing engineer who decides alongside the team what we buy from whom and on what terms to keep critical projects on schedule. Youll also aid in managing the project itself helping keep scope timelines and priorities on track while working shoulder-to-shoulder with our Responsible and Test Engineers. The ideal candidate has previously worked on a team that delivers critical projects end-to-end through design build and execution and brings the engineering fundamentals to solve a wide range of problems quickly and rigorously.

Key Responsibilities

• Own supplier and vendor relationships end to end as the primary vendor-facing point of contact

• Run the full procurement cycle: sourcing quotes purchase orders delivery and receipt

• Negotiate pricing terms and lead times; resolve quality delivery and invoicing issues

• Evaluate qualify and onboard new suppliers; maintain approved/preferred-supplier lists

• Select components parts and materials that meet technical quality cost and lead-time requirements

• Work with the Process Chemistry and engineering teams to interpret requirements and spec the right components

• Develop and maintain deep product component and application knowledge; advise on trade-offs and alternates

• Own bills of materials (BOMs) and keep purchasing data accurate and current

• Manage lead times order tracking expediting and inventory to keep project schedules on track

• Identify and mitigate supply risk through second-sourcing alternates and continuity planning

• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Responsible and Test Engineers through design build and execution

• Keep procurement and project records complete accurate and audit-ready (quotes POs specs BOMs warranties acceptance records)

• Work closely with fabricators and machine shops to procure and manage the production of custom equipment and parts ensuring specifications timelines and quality standards are met.

• Aid in managing the project helping keep scope timelines and priorities on track

• Contribute to test plans technical documentation and engineering reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field

• 2 years in procurement supply chain applications/component engineering or a comparable vendor-facing role

• Hands-on procurement and vendor negotiation experience including component and material selection

• Ability to read technical requirements and translate them into sourcing and component decisions

• Demonstrated experience supporting critical projects end-to-end (design build and execution)

• Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to solve a wide range of problems quickly and rigorously

• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills; able to manage multiple concurrent priorities

• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing precision components industrial automation/controls fluid/process systems or capital equipment

• Background in energetics chemicals process/manufacturing biotech/pharma or another regulated industry

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ITAR CMMC ISO cGMP or similar)

• Experience with an ERP or procurement/purchasing system and BOM management

• Exposure to skidded/modular system builds or autonomous/automated process systems

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• U.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearance

• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status

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