Engineering Manager (Design)

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

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About The Position

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 CED’s established policies and procedures. Collaboratively works cross-functionally with departments across the organization to advance CED’s engineering and R&D capabilities. This position directly supports the growth and technical development of less experienced Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry
Five to 10 years of related Aerospace/Military/Ordnance industry experience
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 CED’s Quality Management System
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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