mechanical assembler

contract manager

quality engineer

cnc operator

assembler

Chemring Energetic Devices

Product is great, if you like challenges this is a place to be, however Operations Upper Management lacks for clear direction and because of it Micromanage behind a desk and 4 walls trying to correct all the fallen pieces  sometimes you find yourself alone making decisions they don’t want to make until if it goes wrong they will not hesitate to throw you under the bus, if you are highly successful and your superior feels threaten then he will find the way to smear your character so that they can have something over your head and let you go and they will bluntly remind you of it. They want a Manager that is responsible for the down fall but will never let you make your own decisions regarding personnel conflicts or discipline your own people they are ok if your department crew disrespect you or become insubordinate as long as they’re not insubordinate to them they will not do anything about it.
My Overall my suggestion is run from this place it is not be a pleasant environment.


A typical day in my two person department involves setting up testing according to specified procedures and work orders.  I involve our engineering department as much as possible to verify setups and make recommendations for improvement.

My co-workers are fantastic as we all have the same objective - success.

The hardest part of my daily work agenda is getting one job setup and before actually doing any testing, have to tear it down and start a new set up.  This does not happen that often, but can be quite stressful at time.  Many times I will juggle between 2-5 jobs at the same time while maintaining test integrity.

The most enjoyable part of my job is the people that I work with.  Many people have vast years of experience and are always open to new ideas or testing methods.

If you work production like I had, then it's the same exact thing every day regardless of what happens. I had learned about different munitions that the military uses. Management during the daytime hours was horrendous! That Production Supervisor/VP couldn't keep track of anything to save his life, most of the plant was on layoff due to improperly detailed supply logs he handled. My co-workers were the best people, I could count on them for anything. The hardest part of the job was in the beginning of the shift, where I had to pick up the slack from the previous shift and the most enjoyable part of it is when you finally reach that balance state, where you can do your job without breaking a sweat.

I worked with a GREAT group of guys- we worked together as a team.  I set up/ run 3- 5 axis CNC Vertical machining centers and ran the CNC Lathe.  I'm VERY comfortable on manual mills\ lathes, surface grinder.  I learned how to run the (plunge) EDM while there proficiently and received exposure to their Mitutoyo CMM.

When I started working there I was told 'NO over time for the first 30 days- I began working OT my first Saturday working @ Chemring.

Company has been in consolidation of West Coast and Chicago Operations for 2 years,eliminating duplicate functions and changing to the Chicago business model. The best part of the company is its people, and is the reason why most stay. Management is not very open and does not communicate well its vision or plan forward, and this causes uncertainity.Also morale because of this is effected because of this lack of communication. This company is not growing, and does not appear to have a direction forward.

I would start at between 6 - 7 am.  The position was extremely demanding which required very long hours daily.  The work environment was very stressful due to the high demands of multiple people on the upper management level.

I very much enjoyed working with the employees and establishing a very good relationship with them.  My direct supervisor did not feel that I should have any contact with hourly employees and this made the job very difficult at times.

Overall, the position was one that I very much enjoyed.

Been working at Chemring Downers Grove for a few years now and each year that goes by I hate it a little more. They expect you to work late, come in on Sat, bend over backwards for them and you get nothing in return. Instead you receive a e mail saying don't expect a bonus this year and yearly review/raises will be lower than before. Try to advance within this company they just laugh and ignore you. Rather than giving you a opportunity too improve your career with them they higher from outside so they can pay them less.

I have worked at Chemring for almost 5 years now.  I cannot say enough about how much I really do like working here.  I feel a sense of pride in the work that I do which is essential to the aircraft and aerospace industry.
When I first started management was quite stuffy but they have learned to open up to the different ideas of their employees.
Work life balance is totally great.  The overtime opportunity is only and optional 2 hours of OT Monday through Friday and 5 hours on Saturday.  The company is closed every Sunday. 
The hardest part of my job is getting along with coworkers.
The easiest part of my job is everything else.

Great place to work, management is fair, wish they would have kept the California facility.  Company offers education assistance and an opportunity for advancement.  Every company has a job culture and Chemring overall is a great place to work.  Company promotes from within.  Benefits are competitive with other aerospace companies.  They do have a attendance point system policy. Must have excellent attendance.  Expectations are fair.  Company also conducts performance reviews annually.

Chemring is a great place to work.   Right now there is so much going on because we are growing and taking on more product and more business.   If you are one that doesn't like change, this is not for you.  If you like new equipment, cross training,  a little extra work to take a company to the next level, then we want you as part of the Chemring family.    We are a strict company because we are highly regulated by the government due to the products we use.    If you are a hard worker, professional and follow the rules, you will have no problem.  The management is very supportive.

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