Materials Engineer

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Materials Engineer III to serve as the technical authority on steel materials across anoka operations. You will drive material performance, optimize manufacturing processes, and reduce defects through rigorous metallurgical analysis and testing.

You will develop specifications and testing standards, lead raw material qualification, and mentor teams to grow internal expertise in metallurgy and materials engineering. This role reports to the Sr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with steel materials in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong expertise in steel metallurgy, heat treatment, microstructure control, and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for steel metallurgy, alloy selection, heat treatment, and material performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize material and process performance across production.
• Lead investigations into material-related issues, including cracking, hardness variation, and microstructural inconsistencies.
• Develop and maintain material specifications, testing standards, and best practices to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers and technical teams in metallurgy and materials engineering.

Skills

Steel metallurgy

Heat treatment

Metallurgical testing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Material specifications

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical testing equipment

Job description

## Materials EngineerApplylocations: Anoka, MNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0012717# **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 **Materials Engineer** **III** with deep expertise in steel metallurgy and material processing. This role will serve as the company's technical authority on steel materials, driving material performance, manufacturing optimization, and defect reduction across our operations.This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our **Anoka** office. **What you’ll do:*** Serve as the subject matter expert for steel metallurgy, alloy selection, heat treatment, and material performance.* Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize material and process performance across production.* Lead complex investigations into material-related issues, including cracking, hardness variation, microstructural inconsistencies, and product performance failures.* Analyze metallurgical and mechanical testing data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.* Develop and maintain material specifications, testing standards, and best practices to improve quality, consistency, and manufacturability.* Lead qualification and validation of raw materials, suppliers, and alternative alloy systems.* Provide technical leadership on manufacturing improvement initiatives, new processes, and capital projects involving steel processing and heat treatment.* Monitor industry developments and recommend new materials, technologies, and processing methods that support business objectives.* Mentor engineers and technical teams, helping build internal expertise in metallurgy and materials engineering.**Experience you bring:*** Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.* 5+ years of experience working with steel materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment.* Strong expertise in steel metallurgy, heat treatment, microstructure control, and material properties.* Experience leading failure investigations, root cause analysis, and metallurgical testing programs.* Proven ability to develop technical solutions that improve manufacturing performance, product quality, and reliability.* Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and external laboratories.**You might have:*** Master's degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering.* Experience with high-performance steel alloys, boron steels, or advanced alloy systems.* Background in ammunition, firearms, automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.* Experience supporting heat treatment and steel forming operations.* Familiarity with supplier qualification, material validation, and quality system requirements.**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:**$95,000.00 - $133,000.00The 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.### JOIN US# **Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over.**The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected 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.pdfIf you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail].