Process Engineer: Ammo Product Innovation Lead

Federal Ammunition; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Life & disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Safety & culture

Job summary

Federal Ammunition in Anoka, Minnesota is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, validation, and introduction of new ammunition products and processes. You will work with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to ensure successful commercialization and production readiness.

The position reports to the Product Development Manager and is based out of the Anoka, MN office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within The Kinetic Group

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
• 1-3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training or experience.
• Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.
• Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Minitab or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of new rifle product development programs.
• Communicate and work with engineering technicians, assigning workload.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and support staff to execute new product introductions into manufacturing.
• Regularly interact with and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and shop personnel.
• Problem solve and complete Failure Analysis to resolve design, production and manufacturing issues.
• Support Marketing team with technical data review, asset creation, and attendance at trade and consumer shows as a subject matter expert.
• Initiate and lead engineering projects including cost improvements and capital projects.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with vendors and outside technical resources as needed.
• Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques relating to small arms ammunition and other related disciplines is desired but not essential.

Skills

Minitab

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics

Job description

Federal Ammunition in Anoka, Minnesota is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, validation, and introduction of new ammunition products and processes. You will work with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to ensure successful commercialization and production readiness.

The position reports to the Product Development Manager and is based out of the Anoka, MN office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within The Kinetic Group