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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for dnr pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A DNR Pilot is a pilot who operates aircraft for a state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR). They assist with wildlife surveys, firefighting operations, search and rescue missions, and environmental monitoring. Their responsibilities may include flying fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters to support conservation efforts and public safety. DNR Pilots must have a commercial pilot's license and experience in low-level and specialized flight operations.

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As a DNR Pilot, your primary responsibilities include conducting aerial surveys, transporting personnel or equipment to remote locations, and supporting firefighting efforts such as reconnaissance and water drops. You may also assist in search and rescue missions, monitor wildlife or environmental conditions, and perform routine inspections of aviation equipment to ensure safety compliance. The role often requires coordinating with ground crews, dispatchers, and other agencies to execute missions efficiently and safely. DNR Pilots typically work irregular hours based on fire seasons or emergency needs, making adaptability and teamwork essential to the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dnr Pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DNR Pilot (Division of Natural Resources Pilot), you need a strong foundation in aviation, navigation, and emergency response, usually supported by a commercial pilot’s license and relevant flight experience. Familiarity with aircraft used for environmental surveys, fire suppression, and advanced avionics systems is often required, along with certifications in forest or wildfire operations. Outstanding situational awareness, calm decision-making under pressure, and clear communication with ground teams are vital soft skills for excellence in this position. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring safe, effective flights in challenging and dynamic environments to protect natural resources and public safety.

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Compounder Process Engineer - 1st Shift

KDC One Knowlton

Manitowoc, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

The KDC/ONE team is made up of the best in the business. Our diverse and evolving workforce thrives in our environment of constant teamwork and collaboration. Join us today!
Job Title: Compounding Process Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job category: Individual contributor ☒ Management ☐
Division: Scented & Living Solutions
Department: Engineering
Location: Manitowoc, WI
Description / Scope / Mission
The Compounding Process Engineer focuses on the design, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for liquid domestic and consumer products. This role bridges the gap between R&D formulation and full-scale commercial manufacturing, ensuring that production processes are safe, efficient, robust, and capable of consistently meeting quality standards. Executes activities to support implementation of new projects and equipment specification and design in Compounding areas to increase capacity, set up / optimize production and reduce costs. Responsible for developing and implementing process strategies, managing resources, optimizing current processes and creating and maintaining documentation in line with the customer expectations and the regulatory requirements (FDA cGMP, OSHA, DNR).
Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities
  1. Analyze existing compounding processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste. Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve yield and cycle times.
  2. Establish, validate, and document standard operating parameters (e.g., optimal viscosity, temperature ranges, shear rates) for batch processing.
  3. Partner with Customers and R&D to transition new formulations from bench/pilot scale to mass production plants.
  4. Determine the appropriate blending equipment, agitator types, and raw material addition sequences required to maintain product integrity at commercial scale.
  5. Lead and document pilot runs and first-production batches, troubleshooting any deviations in product texture, stability, or separation.
  6. Assist in the specification, sourcing, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment, such as mixing and storage tanks, automated dosing systems, high-shear mixers, and Clean-in-Place (CIP) units.
  7. Author and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for new and modified equipment in partnership with Validation engineer and Quality Manager.
  8. Partner with Controls/Automation Engineers to optimize PLC sequences, batching software recipes, and inline instrumentation (flow meters, load cells, pH probes).
  9. Serve as the technical lead for investigating batch failures, out-of-specification (OOS) incidents, or systemic process deviations, implementing sustainable engineering solutions (CAPA).
  10. Design and validate CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sanitization-in-Place) cycles to minimize water and chemical consumption while ensuring zero cross-contamination.
  11. Ensure all process designs comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA; FDA; DNR, etc.), incorporating proper venting, spill containment, and safe chemical handling features.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience
  • BA/BS degree in a field of science required or equivalent experience.
  • Background with cGMP and FDA compliance preferred.
  • Demonstration of strong detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and multi-task.
  • Proficient with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and CAD software

Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years as process or manufacturing engineer.
  • Direct experience with liquid consumer products is preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
  • None

Specific Knowledge: Fluid mechanics, rheology, compounding equipment
  • Stand 30% of the time.
  • Sit 70% of the time.
  • Use hands to finger, handle or touch 100% of the time.
  • Reach above shoulders less than 10% of the time.
  • Climb or balance less than 10% of the time.
  • Talk or hear 50% of the time.
  • Taste or smell up to 10% of the time.
  • Lift up to 30 pounds up to 5% of the time.
  • Close Vision (clear vision at 20n inches or less).
  • Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
  • Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:
  • Various hand tools, computer, telephone, copier and fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:
  • Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); exposure to chemical manufacturing environment; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; vibration; and work/job related travel up to 1/3 of the time.
  • Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Exposure to moderate noise.
  • Wear PPE as required, not limited to safety glasses, steel toed shoes, etc.

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