Senior Metrologist

Chemring Energetic Devices•Downers Grove, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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 $102,500 to $138,500 / 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. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Metrologist supports CED’s Quality Control function in developing metrology programs and calibration systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measurement instruments, equipment, and testing procedures. Additionally, the Metrologist develops calibration schedules, standard operating procedures, and documentation to support compliance with company procedures and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of placement
Minimum of 5 years experience in Metrology
Minimum of 5 years experience CMM Programming (PC-DMIS)
Minimum of 3 years experience within the Quality Assurance discipline (e.g. Inspection, QC) and within a regulated environment
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
Certified GD&T training (including Certification on ANSI Y14.5)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Proven skills utilizing professionally recognized problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5W, Fishbone, Root Cause, etc.
Comfortable interacting professionally with customer quality representatives and inspectors; ensures alignment with customer inspection and documentation requirements
Comprehension of flow down requirements from AS9100 or similar
Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365)
Strong verbal and written skills and ability to work effectively with and influence internal and external customers
Ability to shift focus during periods of competing priorities

Nice To Haves

ISO17025 experience desired

Responsibilities

Lead and execute activities related to the measurement of material in the CMM equipment across the different departments of the company; provide metrology expertise and guidance to all levels of the organization
Escalate and resolve metrology related issues with Engineering and Supply Chain, with respect to ‘inspectability’, statistical analysis and reporting; cross-functionally collaborate to problem solve and resolve conflict
Create programs for CMM equipment; evaluate effectiveness and performance of equipment and programs
Work closely with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturing challenges and make recommendations for continuous improvement; ensure work product complies with CED’s QMS
Interpret complex data, troubleshoot measurement issues, and develop innovative solutions
Support supplier source inspection activities with cross functional team per process definitions and requirements
Support assigned supplier quality activities such as inspection techniques, drawings / prints, vendor source inspections, and acceptance data packages for new or existing vendors
Monitor work completed and escalate concerns to Quality Assurance leadership; ensure work product complies with CED’s QMS
Lead compliance of and advocacy for customer or industry requirements needed for product inspection, design, or assembly
Initiate and follow through non-conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure
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
Support other quality activities such as audits, customer support and NCR process
Special projects and additional duties as assigned