Materials Engineer: Steel Metallurgy & Process Improvement

Federal Ammunition; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, part of the Ammo+ division, is headquartered with steel metallurgy and material processing expertise. This Materials Engineer role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize steel processing, heat treatment, and performance across multiple facilities.

The position reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based in Anoka, Minnesota, with a focus on reducing defects and improving product quality in high-volume production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in materials engineering, metallurgy, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Knowledge of steel metallurgy, heat treatment processes, microstructure-property relationships, and material characterization techniques.
• Experience participating in failure analysis, root cause investigations, or metallurgical testing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and external laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to steel metallurgy, material performance, heat treatment, and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support investigations into material-related issues, including cracking, hardness variation, microstructural inconsistencies, and product performance concerns.
• Analyze metallurgical and mechanical testing data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain material specifications, testing procedures, and best practices to improve quality and consistency.
• Support qualification and validation of raw materials, suppliers, and alternative material solutions.
• Contribute to manufacturing improvement initiatives, new process development, and capital projects involving steel processing and heat treatment.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Share metallurgical knowledge and best practices across engineering and operational teams.

Skills

steel metallurgy

heat treatment

microstructure-property

material characterization

failure analysis

analytical thinking

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

The Kinetic Group, part of the Ammo+ division, is headquartered with steel metallurgy and material processing expertise. This Materials Engineer role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize steel processing, heat treatment, and performance across multiple facilities.

The position reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based in Anoka, Minnesota, with a focus on reducing defects and improving product quality in high-volume production