Mechanical Engineer II at CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC — Downers Grove, USA | Base Career

CED’s Mechanical Engineer II holds technical accountability in developing new products and supporting existing legacy devices for military, aerospace, pyrotechnic, pneumatic, or electro-mechanical devices throughout the product lifecycle.

The Mechanical Engineer II will be the specialist on complex technical and product matters.

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $84,000 to $108,500 / year.

At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography.

In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

The Mechanical Engineer II will be the specialist on complex technical and product matters.

Create solid models using Creo software (with Windchill)
Generate detailed drawings per ANSI Y14.5M requirements by applying correct dimensional tolerances and GD&T best practices
Perform engineering calculations in support of technical analysis, utilizing tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, Ansys, etc.
Build, test, and evaluate prototypes
Lead internal and customer driven technical meetings consisting of but not limited to System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR)
Develop technical documentation including assembly and test procedures, presentations, SOWs, and BOMs.
Manage complex technical programs during all phases of the product’s life cycle
Support legacy production jobs through disposition of nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting in failure investigations
Maintain customer management with little supervision
Assist in proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumes
Provide project status updates, both internal and external, when required
Assist with the identification of project risk (schedule, technical) for assigned engineering efforts
Review customer requests, ensuring that they comply with project contractual agreements and mitigate scope creep
Serve as a resource for less experienced engineers who seek answers to best-practice or program-related questions
Perform the above functions in relation to project schedules throughout Concept, Design, Development, Pre-Production, and Production

Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Special projects and other duties / responsibilities as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Minimum of 3 years experience in CAD modeling (preferably Creo 8.0 or higher), including detailed drawing generation compliant to ANSI Y14.5M GD&T
Minimum of 3 years experience generating engineering calculations in support of technical analysis utilizing Mathcad, Matlab or Ansys

Lawful US person (ITAR restrictions)
Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.
Ability to document design activities to support all stages of a program including PDR, CDR, DRR, TRR, etc.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders such as managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to work within an agile and milestone driven culture and be capable of working with peers on a multidisciplinary team.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently.

Involves sitting much of the time but may involve routine periods of walking or standing.

Daily and extensive use of computer.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at humanresources@ced.us.com or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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