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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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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 the 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 

· Face-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 $102.5k-138.5k. 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 on a 6% contribution, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment) and paid vacation.


JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Chemring Energetic Devices holds technical accountability in developing new products and supporting existing legacy devices for military, aerospace, pyrotechnic, pneumatic, or electro-mechanical devices throughout the product lifecycle. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be the specialist on complex technical and product matters.



Requirements

· Create solid models using Creo 4.0 software (with Windchill)

· Generate detailed drawings per ANSI Y14.5M requirements by applying correct dimensional tolerances and GD&T best practices

· Perform engineering calculations in support of technical analysis, utilizing tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, Ansys, etc.

· Build, test, and evaluate prototypes

· Lead internal and customer driven technical meetings consisting of but not limited to System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR)

· Develop technical documentation including assembly and test procedures, presentations, SOWs, and BOMs.

· Conduct stress and thermal analysis using FEA software and classical methods


OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Follow all company policies and procedures

· Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership

· Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A


EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering


EXPERIENCE:

· 7+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience. Masters preferred

· 7+ years of experience in solid modeling (preferably Creo 4.0 or higher)

· 7+ years of experience in generating detailed drawings per ANSI Y14.5M requirements with knowledge of dimensional tolerances, tolerance stack-ups, and GD&T best practices

· 7+ years of experience generating engineering calculations in support of technical analysis using MATLAB, Mathcad, Ansys, etc. Strong skillset for stress analysis and FEA (finite element analysis) preferred

· 7+ years of experience participating in a test environment, including creating test procedures

· Previous project engineering experience is required


PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 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. Routine use of a computer and extended periods of sitting at a desk.


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 require 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 

CED’s 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 Humanresources@ced.us.com or call (630)969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.  

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Chemring has several subsidiaries, but none of them has much to do with chemicals or rings. The company is largely about aerospace and defense countermeasures and marine and military electronics and pyrotechnics. The company's two segments -- Ener...

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