Chief Chemical Engineer / Manager

Lead the Industrialization of Europe's Next Generation of Solid Rocket Propellant Technology

Do you want to play a pivotal role in establishing one of Europe's newest and most ambitious solid propellant / solid rocket propellant production facilities?

FPRT (Fire Point Rocket Technology) is looking for an experienced Chief Chemical Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of solid propellant / solid rocket propellant production in Denmark. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep chemical engineering expertise with Greenfield manufacturing, helping shape the future of European defense technology.

About the Company

FPRT is a Danish defense technology company and part of the international Fire Point Group, a fast-growing technology organization born out of Ukraine's innovation and resilience. The company combines Ukrainian engineering expertise with European manufacturing standards to develop advanced technologies that strengthen security, safety, and technological independence across Europe.

In 2025, FPRT became the first Ukrainian defense company to establish a manufacturing facility in Denmark, creating a strategic European production hub focused on advanced solid rocket propellant technology and rocket engine components. The company is currently building a new Greenfield operation in Vojens and aims to become a key contributor to Europe's future defense manufacturing capabilities. Supported by long-term investments and strong partnerships, the company is building a new standard for responsible and innovative defense manufacturing in Europe. FPRT is fully aligned with the broader ambition of strengthening European defense capabilities and technological independence through responsible, ethical, and highly advanced manufacturing.

At FPRT, you will join a multicultural environment where innovation, ownership, trust, and technical excellence are valued equally. The organization combines the speed of a start-up with the discipline and quality standards of an industrial manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

As Chief Chemical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading chemical process development and propellant optimization activities while supporting the industrialization of solid propellant / solid rocket propellant production in Denmark.

This is a highly influential role where you will help define processes, standards, and manufacturing capabilities from the ground up. While laboratory and formulation expertise are essential, this is not primarily an R&D or laboratory leadership position. The core purpose of the role is to translate proven solid propellant technologies into stable, scalable, repeatable, and controlled industrial manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the industrialization, optimization, validation, and manufacturing scale-up of solid propellant / solid rocket propellant formulations and production processes.
• Support the industrialization and scale-up of existing solid propellant technologies
• Develop alternative recipes and continuously improve process robustness and performance
• Drive continuous process optimization, manufacturability, and production readiness to support future capacity expansion
• Establish laboratory testing methodologies and validation procedures
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing functions
• Contribute to safety assessments, risk evaluations, and technical documentation
• Support the transition from project-based development to serial industrial production
• Build strong collaboration with technical and R&D teams in Ukraine
• Lead and develop a small team of Process Chemists while influencing broader manufacturing activities

What you will be doing (in practice)

• Optimizing solid propellant formulations, including ammonium perchlorate-based systems
• Optimizing formulations based on supplier specifications, raw-material variability, and manufacturing requirements
• Evaluating material performance and process improvements
• Applying scientific expertise to large-scale industrial production challenges
• Building manufacturing standards, processes, and ways of working from scratch
• Supporting technology transfer of proven propellant formulations and manufacturing processes into Danish production operations
• Providing technical leadership in a rapidly growing Greenfield manufacturing environment

The role is based in Vojens, Denmark and reports to the Chief Production Officer (CPO).

Profile

You are an experienced chemical engineering leader who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach.

You thrive in environments where structures are still being built and where ownership, initiative, and problem-solving are critical to success.

Experience

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar
• Significant experience within solid propellants, solid rocket propellants, energetic materials, propulsion technologies, or closely related manufacturing environments involving industrial scale-up and production
• Experience working with ammonium perchlorate-based composite propellants or related solid propellant technologies is strongly preferred
• Experience scaling chemical processes from development into industrial production
• Strong understanding of manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and quality systems
• Experience leading specialists or technical teams
• Exposure to Greenfield, start-up, or rapidly growing manufacturing environments is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated experience applying statistical methods to process improvement, variation reduction, root-cause analysis, process capability evaluation, and data-driven manufacturing optimization. Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification is preferred but not required

Personal Competencies

• Strong ownership mentality and proactive mindset
• Curious and driven by solving complex technical challenges
• Comfortable making decisions and driving progress in situations where processes and structures are still being established
• Fact-based and analytical decision-maker
• Comfortable working in an evolving, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Direct, transparent, and solution-oriented communicator
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-changing environments
• Able to balance technical excellence with practical business needs

Languages

• Fluent English is required
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments is advantageous

Benefits

FPRT offers the opportunity to become one of the key technical leaders in a company that is helping shape the future of European defence manufacturing and technology.

You can expect:

• Market-competitive salary, including relocation support on a case-by-case basis
• 11% employer-paid pension scheme & 2% employee paid pension
• A unique Greenfield opportunity with significant influence and responsibility
• The chance to build and shape a new manufacturing operation from the ground up
• Opportunity to work directly with some of Europe's most ambitious defense and manufacturing projects during a period of significant growth and investment
• Exposure to cutting-edge propulsion and solid propellant technologies
• High degree of autonomy and technical ownership
• Close collaboration with senior leadership and international technical experts
• Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organization contributing to European security and technological independence
• Strong long-term career prospects as the company continues its rapid growth
• International and multicultural working environment

Interested?

This is a rare opportunity to join a company at the beginning of an ambitious growth journey and help establish a new benchmark for European defense manufacturing.

If you are motivated by complex engineering challenges, industrial scale-up, and the opportunity to shape a Greenfield operation from the ground up, we would be delighted to hear from you.