Manufacturing Engineer

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 77,300 - 108,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Vision benefits

401K with company match

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, based in Anoka, Minnesota, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead steel processing operations, including forming and heat treatment. The role requires hands-on experience with furnaces, cycles and atmosphere control, and a strong understanding of steel behavior in production.

You will collaborate with vendors and consultants, troubleshoot defects, and help develop internal standards for quality and process consistency in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume steel manufacturing or processing.
• Hands-on experience with heat treatment (furnaces, cycles, atmosphere control).
• Annealing and/or tempering experience.
• Steel forming or drawing processes.
• Strong understanding of steel material behavior in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of steel processing operations, including forming and heat treatment.
• Provide technical expertise in annealing, tempering, heat treatment cycles and atmosphere control.
• Evaluate and recommend furnaces, forming equipment, and production systems.
• Partner with external consultants and vendors to assess and implement best practices.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to material behavior, defects, and process variation.
• Improve process consistency in high-volume production environments.
• Support development of internal standards for steel processing and quality.

Skills

Steel processing

Heat treatment

Annealing

Tempering

Steel forming

Equipment selection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Metallurgy

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer - Steel ProcessingApplylocations: Anoka, MNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R0012626# **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. As we continue to invest in and expand our steel case manufacturing capability, we are seeking a **Manufacturing Engineer** with hands-on experience in high-volume steel component processing.This role will play a critical part in building internal expertise in steel, helping guide heat treatment, forming processes, and equipment decisions while reducing reliance on external consultants over time.This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our **Anoka, Minnesota** office. **What you’ll do:*** Lead development and optimization of steel processing operations, including forming and heat treatment* Provide technical expertise in: + Annealing and tempering + Heat treatment cycles and atmosphere control + Steel drawing and forming processes* Evaluate and recommend furnaces, forming equipment, and production systems* Partner with external consultants and vendors to assess and implement best practices* Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to material behavior, defects, and process variation* Improve process consistency in high-volume production environments* Support development of internal standards for steel processing and quality**Experience you bring:*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field (or equivalent experience)* 5+ years of experience in high-volume steel manufacturing or processing* Hands-on experience with: + Heat treatment (furnaces, cycles, atmosphere control) + Annealing and/or tempering + Steel forming or drawing processes* Strong understanding of steel material behavior in production environments**You might have:*** Experience in cold heading, wire forming, or fastener manufacturing* Background in Ammunition or Hunt/Shoot Industry* Equipment selection or commissioning experience* Experience troubleshooting material or metallurgical defects* Familiarity with continuous or high-throughput processing systems**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:**$77,300.00 - $108,100.00The 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!Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled### Gun Control Act**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.### About Us**For the past 100 years, Federal has produced the world’s best ammunition at our Anoka, Minnesota headquarters. Innovation—in action, ideas and technology—has been an integral part of that success. That's why we have a team-oriented work environment that encourages employees to participate at all levels of the decision-making process. From planning to measuring results, Federal makes sure employees have the freedom to be creative, enjoy their jobs, and make a difference.****Mission**Federal's mission is to build better ammunition in America to create community, power defense and conserve our heritage. We emphasize select market opportunities where our specialized know-how has high value-added application.**Culture**Federal believes in the power of people working together in creative and supportive ways. That's why we have a team-oriented work environment. We want all of our employees to be a part of our company. And for us, that means participating at all levels of the decision-making process. From planning to measuring results, Federal makes sure employees have the freedom to be creative, enjoy their jobs, and make a difference. We work hard, but have a lot of fun, too.**Benefits**Federal offers competitive industry wages and a benefits package that starts Day 1, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K savings plan with a generous company match—plus discounts on Federal and affiliated brand products including Remington Ammunition, CCI/Speer and HEVI-Shot.**Working At Federal**A Century Of Authority: https://www.federalpremium.com/100years.html**Equal Opportunity Employer**Federal Ammunition is 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. Federal Ammunition and its affiliates will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.