Senior Manufacturing Engineer

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

8d•$102,000 - $138,500

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, designing tooling and fixtures, and driving continuous improvement. The role provides engineering oversight of manufacturing activities to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery while supporting core operational processes. The position is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, at Chemring Energetic Devices (CED).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional and relevant experience.
Lawful U.S. Person due to 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 for Chemring Energetic Devices employees.
Experience interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Cost (DFC) principles.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.
Judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering areas.
Strong interpersonal communication skills to present information and respond to internal and external stakeholders.
Working knowledge of CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks and manufacturing ERP systems.
Experience supporting manufacturing production lines, including resolving line-down events, troubleshooting, and creating standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Ability to prioritize and maintain multiple concurrent schedules.
Working knowledge of lean six sigma processes and continuous improvement, including participation in LSS events.
Experience participating in or leading failure analysis or FMEA events.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, intermittently throughout the workday.
Vision requirements may include color and depth perception or additional customer or contractual requirements.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace and defense industry experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Evaluate equipment and tooling performance for efficiency and process capability; investigate deficiencies and initiate corrective actions.
Apply knowledge of product design, materials, and production processes to define assembly procedures and build sequences that improve operational efficiency.
Drive adoption of new technologies and processes across manufacturing production lines.
Evaluate, analyze, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Participate in design and documentation reviews to ensure manufacturability of components and systems, and advise design teams on concepts and specifications to optimize equipment utilization and manufacturing methods.
Define materials, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods that incorporate safety and quality into process design.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing equipment and assets meet program requirements.
Provide technical and hands-on production support, resolve line-down situations, and promote operational sustainability with minimal management oversight.
Influence manufacturing strategy for the area of responsibility, including work cell layouts, equipment, tooling, and processes or systems.
Manage capital expenditure projects to purchase or upgrade physical assets, machinery, or technology, including budgeting, project management, design oversight, and vendor interactions.
Participate in and facilitate process hazard analysis (PHA) and job hazard analysis (JHA) teams.
Complete other special projects as assigned.
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and BACM.