Process Engineer - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Vision

Disability and life insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Process Design Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment at our Anoka, MN facility. You will collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.

You will initiate process changes, analyze operational data, and lead projects while communicating findings to management and shop personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Excellent organizational, communication, project management and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on machining and manufacturing equipment experience.
• Familiarity with lean principles and manufacturing operations.
• SolidWorks or CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process changes and improvements, maintain process records and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production costs, process flow, and schedules to optimize utilization.
• Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead engineering projects including cost improvements and capital projects.
• Write technical reports and present them to management.
• Provide guidance to manufacturing and shop personnel.
• Assist in training production personnel in work instructions.
• Understand product specifications and test data impact on manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Machining experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Sensing instrumentation

Data acquisition

Control panel design

Job description

Job DescriptionThe 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.Federal Ammunition is seeking a Process Design Engineer . The Process Design Engineer supports the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates with a degree in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering who are interested in optimizing production operations through process design, automation, and data-driven problem solving.The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance while supporting new product introductions and capital projects.This position reports to the Director of Product Development (Shotshell and Muzzleloader) and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.As the Process Design Engineer, you will: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.Experience you bring:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science disciplineStrong 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.You might also bring:Electrical & Controls Engineering experience - PLC programming and troubleshooting, Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, industrial automation systems, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition, and control panel design and documentationWork 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:$67,100.00 - $93,900.00The 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