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Senior Recruiter


Job Location:

Downers Grove, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 74500 - 100000
Posted: 4 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.


CEDs current salary range for this role is $74500 to $100000 / 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 addition to base salary the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus commission or incentive program. CEDs 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.


JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Recruiter will partner with HR leadership to execute on CEDs staffing plan. The Senior Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruiting efforts to attract assess and hire top talent across the organization. This role drives compliance with hiring processes helps strengthen the companys employment brand champions a positive candidate experience and ensures recruiting processes are consistent efficient and compliant.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Partner with department leaders to execute on enterprise-wide staffing plans and develop recruiting strategies to engage with high quality candidates across the organization
  • Lead full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing screening interviewing selection offer development and onboarding coordination
  • Source talent using proactive methods such as job boards networking employee referrals and targeted outreach (e.g. Veterans organizations)
  • Provide consultation to hiring managers on job descriptions labor market insights and interview techniques
  • Monitor requisition loads assigned to other recruiters / sourcers; escalate concerns to leadership
  • Ensure all recruiting activities comply with organizational policies and employment laws
  • Maintain a high-quality candidate experience by ensuring timely communication and organized process flow
  • Track and report recruiting metrics identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Provide guidance and advice to recruiting staff and contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes and tools
  • Represent the organization at career fairs community events technical schools and universities


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:

N/A


EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in business preferred


EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in full cycle recruiting with a strong preference for manufacturing or engineering industries


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Lawful US Person (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
  • Demonstrated success recruiting for technical professional and manufacturing roles
  • Strong sourcing skills with a commitment to process integrity
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent requisitions to meet staffing requirements
  • High degree of integrity and trustworthiness
  • Ability to represent the Company positively and professionally through behavior attitude and professional communication

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. Daily and extensive computer usage.


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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC