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Senior Scientist
3 months ago
Senior Scientist
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape Town
- Rheinmetall
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Senior Scientist
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Nr:
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ZA00309
- Schedule type:
Full Time
- Contract Type:
Full Time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The
Senior Scientist is responsible to execute development programs of scientific and engineering nature as part of a project team where propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics are required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic energetic materials and peripheral technologies for munition subsystems 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 subsystems.
- 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 wellformulated 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 RDM on national and international forums.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- MSc in Chemistry.
- At least 4 years' experience in the manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (i.e. team of scientists, mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, technicians etc.)
- Experience in the field of explosive, propellant, and pyrotechnic energetic materials and a trained technical specialist in at least one discipline of a niche defenserelated scientific/engineering technology field.
- 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.
- Selfmotivated, 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.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Market related salary
- 13th Cheque
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Incentive Bonus
- Bursary Schemes