Process Engineer - Federal Ammunition

Remington Arms; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, part of the Ammo+ division, is seeking a Process Design Engineer for our Anoka, Minnesota facility. You will support design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to optimize safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

You will work with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to drive improvements and capital projects, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science discipline.
• Experience with manufacturing operations and lean principles.
• Hands-on machining and manufacturing equipment experience.
• Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process changes and improvements; maintain process records and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues; identify root causes.
• Lead engineering projects including cost improvements and capital projects.
• Analyze production data to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Write technical reports and present to management; communicate with shop personnel.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lean principles

Machining experience

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

CAD (SolidWorks)

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. 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 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.

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 documentation

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:

Pay Range: $67,100.00 - $93,900.00 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gun Control Act Requirements:

It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies.

We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield.

We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over.

The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

The EEO Law poster is available here:

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail].