Project Manager - Product Development; Engineering

Description

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.

• Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs.
• Impactful work – help manufacture components critical to national security
• 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 position is $102.5k to $138.5k. Our strong benefits offerings include eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, 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.

The NPD Project Manager (Engineering) leads new product development (NPD) projects from the inception to completion. The NPD Project Manager drives the projects on time and budget by employing appropriate project management tools, managing resources and collaborating across departments.

• Leads all phases of NPD projects, both customer and internally funded.
• Defines clear scope of work and effectively manages scope creep by working closely with Contracts/Pricing department.
• Employs EVM (earned value management) to manage projects effectively. Creates and manages the project schedule and cost.
• Manages risks by identifying risks and developing risk mitigation plan to keep project on track.
• Execute projects in accordance with AS-9004 and Chemring’s New Product Development policy and ensures all necessary actions are addressed to keep the projects on course.
• Maintains the cadence of reporting, e.g., weekly NPD/PV status, monthly EAC’s and PV status updates, including quarterly NPD reviews with CED’s senior staff.
• Effectively communicate across functions to manage necessary resources, ensure collaboration, and set clear stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and motivate project team by fostering collaborative environment.

• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

N/A

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Current PMP certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Advanced degree or certificate in a related discipline a plus. MSME, MBA, etc. preferred

• 5+ years of related Aerospace/Military industry experience.
• Experience and industry knowledge in project management of both internally and externally funded programs. Experience in earned value management of new product development projects.

• US lawful person (ITAR)
• 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 and industry knowledge with a background in energetics, prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, preferred, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN desired; experience with similar devices applicable to missiles and space is preferred
• Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement
• Experience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high‑pressure gas systems, preferred
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to direct and document design and test activities
• Proficient in the application of systems engineering and project management principles.
• Ability to work in a team setting with peers and cross‑functional teams. Solid interpersonal skills with ability to easily communicate, interact, and work across departments and through challenges.
• Ability to make decisions with an analytical approach; a degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Proficie…