Engineering Manager (Design)

Engineering ManagerAs 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 $149,200 to $174,000 / 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, plus a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.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.Direct New Product Development (NPD) efforts within established CED processes ensuring cost and schedule targets are achievedLead product improvement/redesign teams to overcome product performance issues and drive toward innovative and improved designsSupport legacy production jobs maintaining up-to-date Technical Data Packages (TDP) guaranteeing products are readily producibleLead efforts to determine feasibility, risk and effort associated with product developmentProvides technical assistance to other functions within the organization as requestedProvide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systemsInterface with Business Development and Manufacturing to ensure that support is forthcoming for ongoing proposal activitiesProvide leadership to junior engineers and develop growth opportunities and channelsSupport internal recurring status meetings with manufacturingDefine engineering development strategies in support of project and product goals and requirementsLead the mechanical engineering staff and other IPDT team members regarding technical evaluations and programmatic and design tradeoff decisionsSupport and/or coordinate design reviews for the functional group and any project for which the Pyrophoric Mechanisms group plays a key roleDirect Pyrophoric Mechanisms staff in the definition and development of verification and validation test plansDefine and track key product metrics with the intent of identifying product and process improvementsComply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresEnsure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business ConductSpecial projects and additional duties as assignedProvides direct supervision to a variety of junior / entry level exempt employeesBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or chemistryAdvanced degree in a related discipline is a plusMinimum of 5 years of related Aerospace/Military/Ordnance industry experienceDemonstrated experience advising and guiding junior engineering staffExperience in leading the long-term and complex management of engineering programs and projectsExperience with prime defense contractor specifications and/or military regulationsLawful 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 DevicesStrong team player and willingness to create solutions and accept ownership for new and different requestsAbility to represent the Company positively and professionally through behavior, attitude and communicationExcellent interpersonal and communication skills both internal and external to the organizationDiscerning attention to financial, risk and resource management / deploymentMust be comfortable with multiple competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical mannerFamiliarity with AS-9100 Standards and CED's Quality Management SystemLifting, 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.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.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.