Background & experience • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field • 7+ years of experience in chemical and/or polymer manufacturing • Solid experience with solid propellants, energetic materials, composites and/or defence/aerospace materials (must have) • Proven track record in scale-up from lab to industrial production, including definition of process windows and critical parameters • Experience managing or leading an analytical laboratory and working closely with QC/QA • Familiarity with ISO / AQAP / defence quality systems and safety regulations for hazardous substances • Experience with SPC, root-cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and data-driven process improvements • Working knowledge of MES/ERP systems and process data management is an advantage Personal competencies • High level of precision, accountability, and safety awareness – you do not compromise on quality or HSE • Clear, structured communicator who can translate complex chemistry and data into practical decisions for production teams and management • Strong people leadership skills – able to set direction, coach and develop specialists and technicians, and create engagement in a multicultural environment • Emotionally resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up setting with changing priorities • Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a genuine interest in both technology and its real-world impact At FPRT, you will join at a pivotal moment, where you can directly influence how processes, standards and culture are shaped in Denmark.
Background & experience • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field • 7+ years of experience in chemical and/or polymer manufacturing • Solid experience with solid propellants, energetic materials, composites and/or defence/aerospace materials (must have) • Proven track record in scale-up from lab to industrial production, including definition of process windows and critical parameters • Experience managing or leading an analytical laboratory and working closely with QC/QA • Familiarity with ISO / AQAP / defence quality systems and safety regulations for hazardous substances • Experience with SPC, root-cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and data-driven process improvements • Working knowledge of MES/ERP systems and process data management is an advantage Personal competencies • High level of precision, accountability, and safety awareness – you do not compromise on quality or HSE • Clear, structured communicator who can translate complex chemistry and data into practical decisions for production teams and management • Strong people leadership skills – able to set direction, coach and develop specialists and technicians, and create engagement in a multicultural environment • Emotionally resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up setting with changing priorities • Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a genuine interest in both technology and its real-world impact At FPRT, you will join at a pivotal moment, where you can directly influence how processes, standards and culture are shaped in Denmark.
For enquiries or to request a full role profile please contact Louise Dooley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (louise.dooley@oxinst.com) Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible. Why Oxford Instruments Andor? Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams.