ABOUT FPRT FirePoint Rocket Technology is building one of the most unique and strategically important industrial projects in Denmark - a new production facility for solid rocket propellant and advanced defense-tech components. Our ambition is significant: we are scaling from the early operational phase to 200 employees over the next 18 months. Joining us now means becoming part of the core team shaping a new high-tech, safety-critical production environment from the ground up. We are looking for a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer who will digitize and optimize rocket propellant production execution, ensuring real-time shop-floor visibility, 100% batch traceability, and strict process compliance. THE ROLE As the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer, you will bridge shop-floor control systems, quality assurance, and enterprise IT networks to deliver a secure, compliant, and highly available digital production environment. You will report directly to the IT / Infrastructure Manager and collaborate closely with Process Automation Engineers, Quality Assurance (QA), and Production teams. This role is paramount for standardizing Master Data Management (MDM) and batch records, linking equipment instrumentation with enterprise software, and embedding error-proofing into the IT process flow to guarantee quality from the start. WHAT YOU WILL DO Recipe & Execution Management (MDM) * Standardize, configure, and maintain Master Data Management (MDM), Electronic Batch Records (eBR), and Master Batch Records (MBR) for propellant manufacturing workflows. * Translate operational and chemical recipe procedures into structured, digital execution flows, including error-proofing of the human interface. * Ensure eBR/MBR design aligns with strict quality, defense manufacturing, and validation standards in close collaboration with QA. System & Level 2–3 Integration * Connect Level 0–1 SCADA, PLCs, and IoT devices with Level 3 enterprise systems (SAP ERP, LIMS) in close collaboration with Process Automation Engineers. * Maintain database connectors, SQL integrations, and data exchanges between shop-floor hardware and management software. Process Optimization & Compliance * Ensure 100% end-to-end batch traceability, parameter limits, and execution logging for high-risk chemical production aligned with GxP, ISO 9001, and defense standards. * Analyze execution data alongside Process Automation and Production teams to eliminate manual bottlenecks, improve UI/UX terminal usability, and drive real-time OEE, yield, and downtime tracking. Maintenance, Safety & Operational Support * Design systems with built-in redundancy and conduct P-FMEA for IT scenario planning (e.g., connection loss or power outages). * Promptly troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve Level 2 shop-floor software incidents, database anomalies, and execution halts. * Manage software upgrades, patch deployments, and operator training without disrupting production schedules. WHAT WE OFFER * A rare career opportunity to lead digital execution architecture for one of Denmark's most unique industrial and defense-tech projects. * A role where your expertise directly determines the operational efficiency, traceability, and integrity of safety-critical products. * A professional, international environment with a clear mission and purpose. * Top-of-market compensation for the right experience. * Brand-new factory & equipment. * Modern office with gym, sauna & social spaces. * Real authority, Greenfield impact, Zero toxic culture, Mastery over busywork. * Work that protects freedom and life. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are an analytical, quality-minded engineer with a hands-on approach to bridging complex technical gaps between IT, QA, and shop-floor operations. REQUIREMENTS: * Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. * Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in MES configuration, execution layer engineering, or industrial automation in high-quality manufacturing environments. * Technical Proficiency: Technical proficiency with major MES platforms (e.g., PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FTPC, Ignition) and complex SQL database management. * Integration Expertise: Proven experience connecting shop-floor hardware (SCADA/PLCs) to Level 3 Enterprise systems (ERP/SAP, LIMS). * Standards & Security: Knowledge of GxP, ISO regulatory frameworks, and industrial cybersecurity concepts. * Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written); Danish is an advantage. SECURITY CLEARANCE & VETTING NOTICE Due to the sensitive defense-tech nature of our projects and operations, all potential employees are subject to a police and intelligence background check as part of our standard recruitment process. Continued employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance.
Reposted position ABOUT FPRT FirePoint Rocket Technology is building one of Denmark’s most unique and strategically important industrial projects - a greenfield production facility for solid rocket propellant and advanced defense-tech components. Our ambition is significant: we are scaling from an early operational phase to 200+ employees within the next 18 months. Joining us now means becoming part of the core team shaping a high-tech, safety-critical production environment from the ground up. We are looking for a Strategic Projects Manager who will act as the execution anchor for complex industrial initiatives, enabling our leadership team to move business-critical projects forward with speed, structure, and accountability. THE ROLE As the Strategic Projects Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating high-priority, cross-functional projects across the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as a pragmatic driver who translates ambiguous objectives into structured, executed plans - particularly across our scaling plant operations, infrastructure, CAPEX investments, and cross-departmental readiness initiatives. This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring direct project execution and a strong ownership mindset. You will be expected to build project structures, coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders, manage contractors, and establish light, effective governance without relying on a dedicated PMO or administrative support team. WHAT YOU WILL DO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL INDUSTRIAL & OPERATIONS EXECUTION * Lead strategic, cross-functional, and operational readiness projects from scoping through execution, installation, and closure. * Build project structures, execution baselines, milestones, and governance frameworks suited to a developing greenfield environment. * Drive alignment and accountability across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Security, QHSE, and external contractors. CAPEX & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Manage complex industrial infrastructure, facility, and equipment-related projects in live operational or scaling environments. * Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, supply chain, and external vendors to deliver capital projects on schedule and within budget. * Support capital investment planning, evaluation of project proposals, and cost-efficiency initiatives. PLANNING, GOVERNANCE & RISK CONTROL * Establish lean reporting routines, action tracking, and risk/dependency management (RAID logs) to maintain visibility across parallel initiatives. * Identify project blockers, contractor dependencies, and potential delays early, driving practical solutions and escalating risks directly to senior leadership. * Prioritize momentum and practical execution over excessive methodology, operating comfortably with incomplete information. BUSINESS DOCUMENTATION & EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION * Prepare clear, executive-ready project updates, summaries, and decision-support materials for the CEO and leadership team. * Consolidate complex technical, operational, and commercial inputs into structured decision papers and executive presentations. * Proactively challenge assumptions using clear data and business logic, while ensuring full alignment once decisions are made. CANDIDATE PROFILE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: * Strong analytical background with the ability to structure complex business problems and coordinate cross-functional initiatives. * Strong experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. * Ability to work in fast-moving, ambiguous, and scaling environments. * Strong planning, structuring, follow-up, and execution discipline. * High level of written communication and presentation support capability in English. Danish is an advantage. * Comfortable working directly with senior leadership on sensitive or business-critical topics. * Communication: Clear, concise verbal and written English communication; fluency in Danish is strongly preferred. PREFERRED / ADVANTAGEOUS: * Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technical, defense, aerospace, energy, or other complex operating environments. * Experience in Big 4 advisory, consulting, transactions, due diligence or corporate finance is highly desirable. * Experience with grant applications, business cases, investor / bank materials, or transformation projects is a strong advantage. * Experience building structure in greenfield or scale-up environments is highly valuable. * Familiarity with project governance tools, budgeting logic, and implementation follow-up. * PMO, transformation, consulting, or strategic operations background is an advantage. MINDSET & CULTURAL FIT: * Direct Ownership: High sense of personal accountability—takes tasks and figures out how to move them forward autonomously. * Open & Solution-Oriented: Values direct communication, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving. * Adaptable: Able to balance a natural preference for structure with the speed and flexibility required in an evolving organization. WHAT WE OFFER * A direct role in executing one of Denmark’s most unique industrial defense-tech greenfield developments. * Direct visibility and execution partnership with the CEO and senior leadership. * Greenfield culture: high authority, fast decisions, clear accountability, and zero toxic bureaucracy. * Brand-new factory facilities and high-quality office workspace. * Top-of-market compensation matching experience. SECURITY CLEARANCE & VETTING NOTICE Due to the sensitive defense-tech nature of our projects and operations, all potential employees are subject to a police and intelligence background check as part of our recruitment process. Continued employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance.
ABOUT FPRT FirePoint Rocket Technology is building one of the most unique and strategically important industrial projects in Denmark—a new production facility for solid rocket propellant and advanced defense-tech components. Our ambition is significant: we are scaling from the early operational phase to 200+ employees within the next 18 months. Joining us now means becoming part of the core team shaping a new high-tech, safety-critical production environment from the ground up. We are looking for a Senior Health & Safety Inspector / Manager who will be the architect of our safety systems, ensuring that "Safety First" is never just a slogan, but a lived reality. THE ROLE As the Senior Health & Safety Inspector / Manager, you will design and implement a comprehensive HSE system for our new manufacturing plant. You will ensure full compliance with Danish legislation and international standards while building a robust culture of protection and accountability across the entire workforce. You will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) You will be the accountable owner of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, managing its integrity, certification lifecycle, and internal audit planning. This role is paramount for ensuring that as we scale, we do so without compromising the well-being of a single team member. WHAT YOU WILL DO 1. HSE ARCHITECTURE & IMPLEMENTATION * Develop and implement the plant’s safety system from the ground up. * Integrate HSE requirements into shop-floor work instructions and SOPs. * Establish and maintain comprehensive HSE management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001). 2. COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY LIAISON * Ensure full compliance with Arbejdstilsynet regulations, EU directives, and local laws. * Coordinate inspections with external auditors and regulatory bodies in close collaboration with the Quality Assurance Manager. * Act as the primary contact for ISO certification and follow up on all audit findings. 3. OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT & RISK MITIGATION * Conduct regular safety walks and inspections across all production areas to identify risks and establish preventive measures. * Develop emergency response plans, safety instructions, and evacuation drills. * Establish a reporting system for safety observations and near-miss cases. 4. TRAINING & SAFETY LEADERSHIP * Deliver safety training programs for all staff, from operators to senior management. * Build a "Safety First" culture where worker safety is prioritized over production speed or volume. * Lead by example, demonstrating a daily commitment to safety practices that others will follow. WHAT WE OFFER * A Rare Career Opportunity: Lead the HSE function for one of Denmark's most unique industrial and defense-tech projects. * Greenfield Impact: The authority to build processes that scale effectively as the plant grows, with zero toxic culture. * Top-of-Market Compensation: Competitive salary for the right level of expert experience. * World-Class Facilities: Work in a brand-new factory with modern equipment and an office featuring a gym, sauna, and social spaces. * Meaningful Mission: Work that protects freedom, life, and the safety of your colleagues. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are a systematic, practical, and determined leader with the ability to enforce rules consistently while maintaining transparent communication. REQUIREMENTS: * Experience: 10+ years in HSE, Work Environment, or Safety Inspection, preferably within chemical or heavy manufacturing. * Local Expertise: Practical experience in Danish manufacturing environments and direct interaction with Arbejdstilsynet. * Certifications: Relevant OHS certifications (e.g., ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Danish national certificates). * Proven Track Record: Experience in setting up or transforming HSE systems in complex environments. * Languages: Fluency in English; Danish is considered a strong advantage. SECURITY CLEARANCE & VETTING NOTICE Due to the sensitive defense-tech nature of our projects and operations, all potential employees are subject to a police and intelligence background check as part of our standard recruitment process. Continued employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance.
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