Materials Engineer - Steel Processing

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401K and retirement plan

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, based in Anoka, Minnesota, is seeking a Materials Engineer with deep expertise in steel alloy processing to guide alloy selection, heat treatment strategies, and microstructure optimization. This role supports manufacturing engineering and acts as the technical authority on steel materials across processes.

Joining this team involves collaborating with external labs, vendors, and engineers to improve material performance, troubleshoot defects, and advance our steel processing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering (Materials-focused preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with steel materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience conducting or interpreting metallurgical testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority on steel alloys and material behavior across manufacturing processes.
• Provide expertise in alloy selection, heat treatment cycles, and microstructure optimization from a material science perspective.
• Lead investigations into material-related defects and root-cause analyses in production settings.
• Collaborate with external labs, vendors, and consultants to implement best practices and standardize steel materials.

Skills

Steel alloys

Metallurgical testing

Heat treatment

Material behavior

Education

Materials Science/Metallurgy degree

Tools

Laboratory analysis

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.

As we continue to invest in and expand our steel case manufacturing capability, we are seeking a Materials Engineer with deep expertise in steel alloy processing and material behavior.

This role will serve as the internal subject matter expert on steel materials, supporting manufacturing engineering by guiding alloy selection, heat treatment strategies, and microstructure optimization. This individual will play a critical role in improving material performance, troubleshooting defects, and accelerating our overall learning curve in steel processing.

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

What you'll do:

• Serve as the technical authority on steel alloys and material behavior across manufacturing processes
• Provide expertise in:
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to:
• Lead investigations into material-related defects, including:
• Conduct and interpret metallurgical analysis, including:
• Support selection and validation of raw materials and suppliers
• Provide input on heat treatment cycles and process parameters from a material science perspective
• Collaborate with external consultants, labs, and vendors to implement best practices
• Help establish internal standards for steel materials, properties, and quality control

Experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering (Materials-focused preferred)
• 5+ years of experience working with steel materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong expertise in:
• Experience conducting or interpreting metallurgical testing and analysis

You might have:

• Experience with steel alloys used in high-performance or high-volume applications
• Background in Ammunition or Hunt/Shoot industry
• Familiarity with boron steels or advanced alloy systems
• Experience supporting or collaborating with:
• Exposure to failure analysis and root cause investigations in production environments
• Experience working with external labs or material suppliers

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 - $108,100.00

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.

• 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!

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