Mechanical Engineer II

Chemring Group; Downers Grove, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to develop new products and support legacy devices across military, aerospace, pyrotechnic, pneumatic, or electro‑mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle.

This role emphasizes Creo CAD modeling, GD&T, and hands‑on testing and documentation; you will lead technical meetings, develop OSS and BOMs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust solutions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years CAD modeling experience with Creo 8.0+ and GD&T
• Minimum 3 years engineering calculations using Mathcad, Matlab, or Ansys
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; master's preferred
• Legally eligible to work and able to meet ITAR and explosive handling requirements

Responsibilities

• Create solid models in Creo with Windchill
• Produce detailed drawings per ANSI Y14.5M with GD&T
• Perform engineering calculations using Matlab/Mathcad/Ansys
• Lead technical meetings (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR)
• Develop technical documentation including BOMs and procedures
• Support product lifecycle from concept to production
• Assist in proposal development and risk identification

Skills

CAD modeling

Engineering calculations

Technical documentation

Mentoring/teaching others

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Matlab

Mathcad

Ansys

Job description

Description

Description

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 $84,000 to $108,500 / 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:

CED’s Mechanical Engineer II 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 Mechanical Engineer II will be the specialist on complex technical and product matters.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• 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.
• Manage complex technical programs during all phases of the product’s life cycle
• Support legacy production jobs through disposition of nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting in failure investigations
• Maintain customer management with little supervision
• Assist in proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumes
• Provide project status updates, both internal and external, when required
• Assist with the identification of project risk (schedule, technical) for assigned engineering efforts
• Review customer requests, ensuring that they comply with project contractual agreements and mitigate scope creep
• Serve as a resource for less experienced engineers who seek answers to best-practice or program‑related questions
• Perform the above functions in relation to project schedules throughout Concept, Design, Development, Pre‑Production, and Production

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties / responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in CAD modeling (preferably Creo 8.0 or higher), including detailed drawing generation compliant to ANSI Y14.5M GD&T
• Minimum of 3 years experience generating engineering calculations in support of technical analysis utilizing Mathcad, Matlab or Ansys

SKILLS and 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (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.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting, 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 routine periods of walking or standing. Daily and extensive use of computer.

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 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 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

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.