Process Engineer - Federal Ammunition

Pay Range:

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

Federal Ammunition is seeking a Process Design Engineer. The Process Design Engineer supports the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems. This is an early-career engineering opportunity intended for recent graduates or engineers with 0-2 years of experience who are interested in manufacturing process improvement, equipment design, and production optimization. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. Applicants with related engineering degrees and strong manufacturing and mechanical experience may also be considered.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance while supporting new product introductions and capital projects.

This position reports to the Director of Product Development (Shotshell and Muzzleloader) and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.  

As the Process Design Engineer, you will:

• Initiate process changes and improvements, maintain process records and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyzes operational data such as production costs, process flow charts and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of employees, tooling, supplies, and equipment.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with a cross discipline team.
• Initiate and lead engineering projects including cost improvements and capital projects.
• Write technical reports and present them to management and other interested parties.
• Effectively communicate with manufacturing personnel and management.
• Regularly interact with and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and shop personnel.
• Assists in training production personnel in work instruction and procedures.
• Understand product specifications and interpret test data.
• Understand how manufacturing processes affect the performance characteristics of the product.

Experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science discipline
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through internships, co-ops, machining, fabrication, maintenance, automotive, manufacturing, agricultural, military, or other hands-on technical experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, project management and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional problem solving ability.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and lean principles.
• Hands on experience with machining and manufacturing equipment.
• SolidWorks or CAD.

You might also bring:

• Electrical & Controls Engineering experience - PLC programming and troubleshooting, Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, industrial automation systems, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition, and control panel design and documentation

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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