Quality Engineer

Join Chemring Energetic Devices

Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

Our work supports major space and defense programs. We help manufacture components critical to national security in a fast-paced environment. Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry. Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this exempt position is $84k to $108.5k. Our strong benefits offerings include eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed), Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match on a 6% contribution, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment), and paid vacation.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer (QE) is a representative of the Quality Department of Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) and as such they support the Quality Assurance Manager with all aspects related to Customer Requirements, examination of product and preparation of detailed acceptance data packages that may include: Test witnessing, Quality Assurance Records per governing documents, and supporting compliance with customer specifications, internal quality system, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. As a Quality Engineer (QE), you will be responsible of performing and preparing documentation for all internal and external audits, as well as executing internal Quality Management System audits. The QE is responsible for all activities related to DCMA, ECOs, Project/Program Books, and other delegated activities as needed. The QE is responsible to facilitate, drive and guide Problem Solving, Corrective Actions, Continual Improvement and Customer point of contact for Quality related topics.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate and facilitate customer required test witnessing and Exam of Product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance contractual requirements.
• Prepare acceptance data packages.
• Review customer contracts, engineering, and manufacturing specifications.
• Assist in assuring compliance to customer or industry requirements needed for product design, assembly or other special projects as needed.
• Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including AS 9100D, ISO 9001, Customer requirements and other industry standards.
• In depth understanding of customers and their expectation with regards to inspection and documentation requirements.
• Internal efforts to support manufacturing and process improvements including leading corrective action plans and verifying effectiveness.
• Provide guidance to other positions within the Quality Organization and CED Organization to assist and support development and problem solving.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with CEDs QMS.
• Responsible to follow and comply with internal procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Initiates and follow through non-conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure.
• Supports the corrective actions process as required.
• When delegated, supports all involved activities related to customers (i.e. DCMA, LM, NGC, etc.)
• Coordinate, witness and facilitate customer required test witnessing and examination of Product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance contractual requirements.
• Perform internal audits, prepare audit reports, and follow-up findings to closure.
• Responsible to complete any other designated and/or delegated activities and responsibilities, directly or indirectly.