Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerAs 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, plus a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.Job SummaryCED's Senior Mechanical Engineer 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer will be the specialist on complex technical and product matters.Essential Job FunctionsCreate 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 practicesPerform engineering calculations in support of technical analysis, utilizing tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, Ansys, etc.Build, test, and evaluate prototypesLead 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 methodsManage complex technical programs during all phases of the product's life cycleSupport legacy production jobs through disposition of nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting in failure investigationsMaintain customer management with little or no supervisionAssist in proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumesProvide project status updates, both internal and external, when requiredAssist with the identification of project risk (cost, schedule, technical) for assigned engineering effortsReview customer requests, ensuring that they comply with project contractual agreements and don't evolve into scope creepServe as a resource for less experienced engineers who seek answers to best-practice or program-related questionsPerform the above functions in relation to project schedules throughout Concept, Design, Development, Pre-Production, and ProductionOther Job FunctionsFollow all company policies and proceduresOther duties/responsibilities as assignedComply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresSupervisor ResponsibilityN/AEducationBachelor's degree in engineering; Master's degree in engineering preferred.ExperienceMinimum of 7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience.Minimum of 7 years of experience in solid modeling (preferably Creo 4.0 or higher)Minimum of 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 practicesMinimum of 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) preferredMinimum of 7 years of experience participating in a test environment, including creating test proceduresPrevious project engineering experience is requiredSkills and QualificationsLawful 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.Experience and industry knowledge with a background in energetics, prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, preferred, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN desired; experience with similar devices applicable to missiles and space is preferredExpertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirementFamiliar with principles of systems engineeringKnowledge of procedures in a safety-focused organization and familiarity with HSE fundamentals is requiredAbility to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to direct and document design and test activitiesExperience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high-pressure gas systems, preferredAbility to make decisions with an analytical approach; a degree of creativity and latitude is expectedTechnical thinker but also pragmatic; quick learner and agile; willing to get involved in detailAbility to handle many tasks/projects simultaneouslySolid interpersonal skills with the ability to easily communicate, interact, and build relationships with othersPhysical and Other RequirementsLifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.DisclaimerThe 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerChemring 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.