Mechanical Engineer I - Prototyping & Systems Design

Chemring Group; Downers Grove, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to develop new products, support legacy devices, and lead complex technical matters throughout the product lifecycle.

You will model with Creo, generate ANSI drawings with GD&T, perform engineering calculations, and help drive design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Eligible candidates must meet ITAR and explosive access requirements and thrive in a milestone‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Lawful US person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the ATF for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Ability to document design activities to support all stages of a program including PDR, CDR, DRR, TRR, etc.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders such as managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Ability to work within an agile and milestone driven culture and be capable of working with peers on a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Create solid models using Creo 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.
• Support internal and customer driven technical meetings (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR).
• Develop technical documentation including assembly and test procedures, presentations, SOWs, and BOMs.
• Support complex technical programs during all phases of the product life cycle.
• Assist in disposition of nonconforming hardware and in failure investigations
• Provide project status updates as required.
• Identify project technical risks for assigned engineering efforts
• Review customer requests for contract compliance and scope control
• Work across Concept, Design, Development, Pre-Production and Production phases

Skills

Creo CAD

GD&T

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Tools

Creo 8.0

Job description

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to develop new products, support legacy devices, and lead complex technical matters throughout the product lifecycle.

You will model with Creo, generate ANSI drawings with GD&T, perform engineering calculations, and help drive design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Eligible candidates must meet ITAR and explosive access requirements and thrive in a milestone‑driven culture.