Senior Metrologist

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 to $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.

The Senior Metrologist supports CED’s Quality Control function in developing metrology programs and calibration systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measurement instruments, equipment, and testing procedures. Additionally, the Metrologist develops calibration schedules, standard operating procedures, and documentation to support compliance with company procedures and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Lead and execute activities related to the measurement of material in the CMM equipment across the different departments of the company; provide metrology expertise and guidance to all levels of the organization
• Escalate and resolve metrology related issues with Engineering and Supply Chain, with respect to ‘inspectability’, statistical analysis and reporting; cross-functionally collaborate to problem solve and resolve conflict
• Create programs for CMM equipment; evaluate effectiveness and performance of equipment and programs
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturing challenges and make recommendations for continuous improvement; ensure work product complies with CED’s QMS
• Interpret complex data, troubleshoot measurement issues, and develop innovative solutions
• Support supplier source inspection activities with cross functional team per process definitions and requirements
• Support assigned supplier quality activities such as inspection techniques, drawings / prints, vendor source inspections, and acceptance data packages for new or existing vendors
• Monitor work completed and elevate concerns to Quality Assurance leadership; ensure work product complies with CED’s QMS
• Lead compliance of and advocacy for customer or industry requirements needed for product inspection, design, or assembly
• Knowledge of customer expectation with regards to inspection and documentation requirements
• Initiate and follow through non-conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Support other quality activities such as audits, customer support and NCR process
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Certi…