Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

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 $102,500 - $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. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

JOB SUMMARY:

 The Manufacturing Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and coordination of tooling and fixturing within the production value stream across machining, assembly, and automation. The role involves hands-on interaction with production floor staff, establishing tooling specifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate, design, and develop production tooling and fixturing associated to work-holding, automation, and manufacturing assembly operations
• Evaluate performance of equipment and tools to verify efficiency and process capability. Investigate and initiate corrective action of deficiencies to promote operational excellence
• Review product design and production work centers to identify areas for improved manufacturability, reduction in cost, and improved process reliability
• Coordinate design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with in-house machine shop and/or external vendors
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and conduct training for assembly staff on tooling methods and processes
• Conduct tooling trials and evaluations to validate product quality, safety, and takt times
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure production lines operate in a safe, ergonomic, and continuous flow
• Implement improvements focused on error-proofing to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process and make operations safer
• Author and maintain documentation: tooling requirements, process specifications, work instructions, and training guides
• Lead and facilitate Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for covered processes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, schedule risk, and non-conformances in both hardware and operations

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience relevant professional experience

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lawful 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 in interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 
• Knowledge of physical properties of materials and associated processing methods ranging from heat treat, plating, coatings, etc.
• Knowledge of CNC and manual machining, grinding, heat treat, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, and assembly
• Experience in creating detailed models and drawings utilizing CAD (Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in the following design areas: work-holding, molds, dies, gaging, cutting tools, fixtures, and machine design
• Ability to prioritize and maintain multiple concurrent schedules
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to work in a nimble and evolving production environment
• Knowledge of lean six sigma (LSS) processes and continuous improvement preferred
• Proficiency in reading and writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and effectively presenting to various audiences

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted and intermittently throughout workday. Vision requirements may include color and depth perception or may be subject to additional customer or contractual requirements. Use of computer for extended periods of time.

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

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 [email protected] or call (630) 969-0620and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.