
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 the of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.
CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is $30.50/hr to $39.50/hr and is eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus program. 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, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment) and paid vacation.
CMM Programmer – Ensure precision in parts that power space and defense
As a CMM Programmer, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and validating programs for our Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). Your expertise ensures our components meet rigorous quality standards, supporting aerospace and defense projects with precision.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)
Extensiveblueprint interpretation.
Visual inspection ability.
Sufficient manual dexterity to handle/manipulate delicate parts & measuring instruments.
Proficient skills in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Comprehensive knowledge and usage of micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and surface plate setups.
Basic to intermediate computer skills.
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.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 25 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.
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.
Chemring Energetic Devices 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: EEO Know Your Rights
CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement
Chemring Energetic Devices 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 Human Resources at humanresources@ced.us.com or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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1. History / Background
Chemring Energetic Devices (CED), located in Downers Grove, Illinois, has been manufacturing mission critical ordnance, pyro-mechanical components and electronics for the defense and aerospace industry since the 1950s.
2. Business Segments
CED’s business is divided into four market segments:
Aircraft Pyro Segment
This segment has historically been the mainstay of CED’s business. CED is the leading supplier of CAD/PAD devices (Cartridge Activated/Propellant Actuated) for the life-support and emergency egress needs of US military pilots. CED enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its products. CED’s top customers are USAF and US Navy on ejection seat legacy aircraft platforms.
Missiles Segment
CED has long been a top pyro-mechanisms supplier to some of the major US Missile platforms. CED manufactures devices for JASSM, THAAD, and Tomahawk etc. These devices are primarily pyro-mechanical devices for the missile’s propulsion and flight maneuvering applications.
Space Segment
This segment is centered on CED’s sole-sourced position on Initiators. Our NASA heritage provides truly “space-grade” quality and reliability, not only to the initiators but to all pyro-mechanical devices that are driven by those initiators. CED’s customers are the launch vehicle and satellite primes and tier-1 systems providers.
Electronics Segment
With their JCAST and SCOT tester line of products, CED is the sole source provider of portable test equipment used by USAF pilots to check out their life support and communications gear prior to flight.
3. Core Technology Expertise
CED is recognized as the leading technical expert in energetics engineering. CED develops its ordnance and pyrotechnic devices by applying physics-based analysis and modelling. CED possesses unique and internally-developed computational models for designing and troubleshooting complex pyro-mechanical devices.