Manufacturing Project Engineer II-IV - Federal Ammunition

thekineticgroup; Anoka (MN); Presencial; USD 89.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Day-one healthcare coverage

Company-paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

The Kinetic Group, based in Anoka, Minnesota, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead capital manufacturing projects from concept through implementation. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, vendor relations, installation and startup activities in a dynamic environment.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, this role requires strong mechanical/metallurgical background, 5+ years in engineering and 2+ years leading capital projects, with proficiency in

Formación

• BS in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Engineering, Physics or related fields.
• 5+ years in an engineering role (material, process, manufacturing).
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years leading manufacturing, automation, process improvement, or capital projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead capital manufacturing projects from scope to execution within budget and schedule.
• Develop tooling and process improvements for existing products; update specs and run tests.
• Introduce new products with development of manufacture tools; establish specs and procedures.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through material utilization and efficiency gains.
• Review drawings for tolerances and materials; initiate Engineering Change Orders where justified.
• Troubleshoot production material issues and implement corrective actions.
• Act as technical liaison on projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and qualify new materials and suppliers meeting performance and cost targets.

Conocimientos

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Project management

Communications

Educación

BS Mechanical / Metallurgical / Materials Engineering / Physics

Herramientas

SolidWorks

DOE / Minitab

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Pay Range:

$88,600.00 - $124,200.00 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.

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-Shot, 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 Manufacturing Project Engineer . The Manufacturing Engineering Project role is responsible for leading capital strategic manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, installation, and startup activities.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.

What you'll do:

• Lead manufacturing capital projects including scope development, budget management, resource planning, equipment implementation, and project execution.
• Develops improvements to tooling and processes for the manufacture of existing products by changing the present specifications and supervising special tests concerning product improvement.
• Along with Product Development, introduces new products and the tools to manufacture them. Assists in establishing specifications and procedures under which the new products will be made. Directs any special tests or limited production runs for standardization of the new product.
• 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.
• Investigates and troubleshoots production material difficulties to recommend and/or take necessary corrective measures.
• Represents the organization as a technical contact on projects. Interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters and helps coordinate between organizations.
• Identify and qualify new materials and suppliers. Ensure performance requirements are met while also driving down costs. Document results and perform Engineering Change Orders to applicable documentation.
• Perform FMEAs. Identify failure modes and address issues which may have a large impact.

Experience you bring:

• BS Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Engineering, Physics or related fields
• 5+ years' experience within an engineering role (material, process, manufacturing)
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' demonstrated experience leading manufacturing, automation, process improvement, or capital projects from justification through implementation, including management of schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Computer software skills including SolidWorks, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, statistical analysis, reports, etc.
• Familiarity with high volume metallic parts manufacturing operations and equipment including metal forming and drawing
• Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
• Excellent mathematical, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, project management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction.

You might have:

• MS Engineering and/or MBA
• Hands on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques and lean manufacturing concepts
• Small caliber ammunition manufacturing experience
• Tooling, tolerancing, and materials for metal forming and drawing utilizing punch and die as well as progressive die sets.
• Experience with new manufacturing technologies/equipment
• CAD training
• Statistical problem solving skills such as DOE using Minitab
• Installation and maintenance of automated systems (including programming)

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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 oppo