Engineering Manager (Design)

Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country protect the individual warfighter and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride West of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

Exciting growth Our work supports major space and defense programs.

Impactful work help manufacture components critical to national security

Fast-paced environment

Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry

Ready to make an impact Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is $149.2k to $174k and is eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus program. Our strong benefits offerings include eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed) Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) with a generous 6% match 11 Paid Holidays 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment) and paid vacation.

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineering Manager is a department leader who holds responsibility for execution of New Product Development and Production activities on-time and within budget. Ensures all engineering projects initiatives and processes are in conformance with CEDs established policies and procedures. Collaboratively works cross-functionally with departments across the organization to advance CEDs engineering and R&D capabilities. This position directly supports the growth and technical development of less experienced Engineers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Direct New Product Development (NPD) efforts within established CED processes ensuring cost and schedule targets are achieved

Lead product improvement/redesign teams to overcome product performance issues and drive toward innovative and improved designs

Support legacy production jobs maintaining up-to-date Technical Data Packages (TDP) guaranteeing products are readily producible

Lead efforts to determine feasibility risk and effort associated with product development

Provides technical assistance to other functions within the organization as requested

Provide expert judgment and analysis for the design development and implementation of technical products and systems

Interface with Business Development and Manufacturing to ensure that support is forthcoming for ongoing proposal activities

Provide leadership to junior engineers and develop growth opportunities and channels

Support internal recurring status meetings with manufacturing

Define engineering development strategies in support of project and product goals and requirements

Lead the mechanical engineering staff and other IPDT team members regarding technical evaluations and programmatic and design tradeoff decisions

Support and/or coordinate design reviews for the functional group and any project for which the Pyrophoric Mechanisms group plays a key role

Direct Pyrophoric Mechanisms staff in the definition and development of verification and validation test plans

Define and track key product metrics with the intent of identifying product and process improvements.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Comply with government and corporate laws rules regulations policies and procedures

Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Provides direct supervision to a variety of junior / entry level exempt employees

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in engineering physics or chemistry

EXPERIENCE

Five to 10 years of related Aerospace/Military/Ordnance industry experience

Advanced degree in a related discipline is a plus

Demonstrated experience mentoring of junior engineering staff

Experience in leading the long-term and complex management of engineering programs and projects

Experience with prime defense contractor specifications and/or military regulations

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

Lawful permanent resident of the United States (ITAR restrictions)

Must be eligible to possess explosives 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

Strong team player and willingness to create solutions and accept ownership for new and different requests

Ability to represent the Company positively and professionally through behavior attitude and communication

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both internal and external to the organization

Discerning attention to financial risk and resource management / deployment

Must be comfortable with multiple competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner

Familiarity with AS-9100 Standards and CEDs Quality Management System

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting carrying pushing pulling or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer for extended periods of time.

DISCLAIMER

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

CEDs EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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