Design Engineer - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, based in Anoka, Minnesota, is seeking a Design Engineer to lead rifle ammunition product development programs.

You will own design, testing, documentation, specifications, budgets, timelines, and material qualifications, reporting to the Product Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics is required.
• 1–3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training.
• Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.
• Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of new rifle product development programs.
• Communicate with engineering technicians, assign workload, and convey product requirements.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations and support staff to implement new products in manufacturing.
• Perform problem solving and failure analysis to resolve design and production issues.
• Support Marketing with technical data review, asset creation, and representation at trade/consumer shows.
• Develop relationships with vendors and external resources to advance new processes and products.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics

Tools

Minitab

CAD/CAM

Job description

# **Job Description**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. The Kinetic Group is seeking an Design Engineer to lead product development programs for Rifle Ammunition to successfully launch market leading new products at the Federal Ammunition production facility.This position reports to the Product Engineering Manager and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.**What you'll do:*** Manage all aspects of new rifle product development programs. This includes product design, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, and raw material qualifications.* Communicate and work with engineering technicians, assigning workload, and conveying new product requirements and goals.* Cross-functional work with Operations and support staff to execute new product introductions into manufacturing. This includes assessing equipment capability, establishing bill of materials, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.* Problem solving and Failure Analysis, to resolve design and production issues.* Support Marketing team with technical data review, asset creation, and attendance at trade and consumer shows as a subject matter expert.* Initiate and maintain relationships with vendors and outside technical resources as needed, to be successful in developing new processes and products.* Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques relating to small arms ammunition and other related disciplines is desired but not essential.**Experience you bring:*** B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics* 1-3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training or experience* Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.* Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.* Experience with Minitab or similar software.******You might have:*** Background in ammunition development, ballistics, firearms, and related processes.* Experience related to military service, hunting, competitive shooting, and reloading.* CAD/CAM experience desired.**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:**Annual Salary: $75,800.00 - $121,800.00The 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!