Process Engineer: Ammo Manufacturing | Drive Efficiency

The Kinetic Group; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical and dental

vision

disability and life insurance

401K

PTO

tuition reimbursement

gear discounts

ability to add value to an exciting m​

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Lonoke, Arkansas, is hiring a Process Engineer to plan, manage, and coordinate projects to develop new processes and improve production efficiency. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and work from the Lonoke office.

You will initiate improvements, troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and lead projects including cost improvements and capital investments, while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and training staff on procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science discipline.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational, communication, project management and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional problem solving ability.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and lean principles.
• Hands on experience with machining and manufacturing equipment.
• SolidWorks or CAD.
• Infrequent travel required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process changes and improvements, maintain process records and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyzes operational data such as production costs, process flow charts and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of employees, tooling, supplies, and equipment.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with a cross discipline team.
• Initiate and lead engineering projects including cost improvements and capital projects.
• Write technical reports and present them to management and other interested parties.
• Effectively communicate with manufacturing personnel and management.
• Regularly interact with and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and shop personnel.
• Assists in training production personnel in work instruction and procedures.
• Understand product specifications and interpret test data.
• Understand how manufacturing processes affect the performance characteristics of the product.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

The Kinetic Group in Lonoke, Arkansas, is hiring a Process Engineer to plan, manage, and coordinate projects to develop new processes and improve production efficiency. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and work from the Lonoke office.

You will initiate improvements, troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and lead projects including cost improvements and capital investments, while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and training staff on procedures.