Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Remington Arms; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and improve tooling and processes for shell and cartridge manufacturing. You will lead projects that modify specifications, supervise tests, and push for quality and efficiency gains.

You will collaborate with production and engineering teams, review drawings, and implement engineering changes. A strong engineering background, problem-solving skills, and CAD proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting ability.
• CAD training; SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent mathematical and problem-solving abilities; strong communication.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling and process improvements for the manufacture of shells and cartridges by changing specifications and supervising tests.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production difficulties; implement corrective measures.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities (material utilization, efficiency, quality).
• Review tools and perishable parts drawings and initiate Engineering Change Orders when justified.
• Assist with design, construction, and installation of machine guarding per OSHA standards.
• Collaborate with new products group and manufacturing engineering on new product launches.
• Manage major equipment upgrade projects including capex justification, redesign, and scheduling.
• Review bills of materials and routes for accuracy and cost savings.
• Process changes to correct errors.

Skills

Engineering degree

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

CAD training

SolidWorks

MS Office

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Job Overview

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. As such a Manufacturing Engineer has a crucial role in developing new methods, tooling and machine designs and resolving processing issues/problems involved in the manufacturing of shells, primers, and/or cartridges in the ammunition plants. This position reports to the Centerfire Engineering Manager and is based out of our Lewiston office.

What you’ll do:

Develop improvements to tooling and processes for the manufacture of existing products by changing the present specifications and supervising special tests concerning product improvement.

Investigates and troubleshoots production difficulties and takes corrective measures.

Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities such as improved material utilization, increased machine/process efficiency, reduced cost of poor quality, etc.

Reviews tools and perishable machine parts drawings for the necessity of revision on tolerances, surface finishes, dimensions, material selection, etc., and initiates Engineering Change Orders where justified.

Assist with design, building and installation of machine and equipment guarding in accordance with OSHA standards.

Present guarding to safety committee for approval.

Assist in implementing new products working in conjunction with the new products group and manufacturing engineering.

Perform major equipment failure project management assignments including responsibility for: capital expenditure justification, equipment/process redesign and documentation, project spending, project execution timing, and resource management.

Reviews bills of materials and routes for accuracy and cost savings opportunities.

Processes changes to correct errors.

Experience you bring:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related experience

Strong mechanical skills and trouble shooting ability

CAD training, SolidWorks preferred

Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets

Excellent mathematical, problem solving, written and verbal communications skills

Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.

Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other manufacturing plant personnel

You might have:

3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Cold forming experience

Hands on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.

Thorough understanding of machine shop technology

Well-rounded knowledge base on materials, technologies, manufacturing techniques

Knowledge of Excel Pivot Tables and Macros

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.

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $63,700.00 - $89,200.00 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. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gun Control Act Requirements

It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Come join the best team in the Industry!

Our team at CCI/Speer is committed to building the highest quality ammunition for our Law Enforcement community as well as the outdoor enthusiast. Our team members are engaged, enthusiastic and passionate about the shooting sports industry and the outdoors. You will be part of a special group of people working together on a daily basis as they promote our CCI/Speer core values. Our vision is “To be the world’s best ammunition manufacturer through customer focused processes that respectfully challenge, coach and engage all employees in continuous improvement to create value, flow and zero waste.” We look forward to your contribution in supporting our shooting sports heritage!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCI/Speer and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. CCI/Speer and its affiliates will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.