Jobs at The Kinetic Group

Develop and commercialize new ammunition products and manufacturing processes. Manage product development programs, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, materials, and process validation. Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, manufacturing, marketing, vendors, and technicians. Evaluate equipment, improve processes, reduce waste, resolve design and production issues, conduct failure analysis, and lead cost-improvement and capital projects. Provide technical guidance in a hazardous manufacturing environment.

Leads capital manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, equipment installation, and startup. Improves tooling, processes, materials, and production efficiency; supports new product introduction; performs FMEAs, engineering change orders, troubleshooting, supplier qualification, cost reduction, and special testing. Works cross-functionally in high-volume metallic parts manufacturing and potentially hazardous ammunition production environments.

Supports the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems. Analyzes operational data, identifies root causes, implements corrective actions, leads process and capital improvement projects, maintains process documentation, supports new product introductions, and provides technical guidance and training to manufacturing personnel. The role emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, cost reduction, lean principles, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Manages the Federal Shotshell product line, including annual planning, market and competitor analysis, product development, consumer research, five-year roadmaps, launches, sales support, training, trade shows, forecasting, inventory, and profitability. Coordinates with marketing, sales, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and international subsidiaries. Requires ammunition and firearms industry knowledge, consumer product experience, strong communication and presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and travel as needed.

Leads international trade compliance by interpreting ITAR, EAR, OFAC, AECA, and import/export regulations; classifies products and technologies, supports licensing applications and agreements, reviews contracts, manages compliance controls and records, conducts audits and due diligence, trains employees, and advises business stakeholders on sanctions, restricted parties, tariff classification, foreign visitors, and international travel.