Product Development Engineer – Rifle - CCI Speer

Remington Arms; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match

Career development

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under brands like B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, and Remington. The group operates facilities across multiple states and serves law enforcement, government agencies, and sporting enthusiasts globally.

We are seeking engineers at various levels to drive new product development, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; 1-3 years experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving methods.
• Ability to learn engineering tools, testing methods, and design practices applicable to ammunition development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support rifle ammunition product development from concept to production launch.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and document new products and processes.
• Plan and execute laboratory, range, and manufacturing trials to evaluate performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations to introduce products and process improvements.

Skills

Engineering principles

Materials

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Supplier communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Solid modeling)

Minitab

Job description

Pay Range: Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.

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.

What you'll do:

• Lead and support new rifle ammunition product development programs from concept through production launch.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and document new products, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain engineering specifications, bills of materials, qualification requirements, and technical documentation.
• Plan and execute laboratory, range, and manufacturing trials to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Analyze test data and apply engineering principles, statistical methods, and root cause analysis techniques to support fact‑based decision making.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to successfully introduce new products and process improvements into production.
• Assess manufacturing equipment capabilities and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Conduct failure analysis and resolve design, process, and production‑related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to qualify materials, components, and processes supporting product development objectives.
• Support Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service teams by providing technical expertise, reviewing technical content, and occasionally supporting industry events and customer engagements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards throughout the development process.

Experience you bring:

• Engineer I Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, Mathematics, or related equivalent technical experience.
  1-3 years of related experience.
  Working knowledge of engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and problem‑solving methods.
  Ability to perform engineering assignments of moderate scope using established practices and procedures.
  Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting capability.
  Ability to learn engineering tools, testing methods, and design practices applicable to ammunition development.
• Engineer II Bachelor's degree and 2-6 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with applicable experience.
  Thorough understanding of product development processes and engineering fundamentals.
  Able to independently manage portions of product development programs and technical projects.
  Proficient in engineering analysis, experimental design, and statistical decision‑making techniques.
  Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for product or process issues.
  Capable of leading smaller projects and serving as a technical resource within the product development team.
  Ability to communicate technical requirements effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Engineer III Bachelor's degree and 4-10 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 2-6 years' experience.
  Technical leader capable of leading major product development programs and complex engineering initiatives.
  Advanced knowledge of ammunition design, manufacturing processes, materials, product validation, and performance analysis.
  Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations and complex technical problem‑solving efforts.
  Experience developing and executing comprehensive test plans using statistical and engineering analysis methods.
  Capable of providing technical leadership across projects.
  Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in rifle ammunition, firearms, ballistics, projectile design, cartridge design, or related product development.
• Knowledge of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and product validation methodologies.
• Experience with statistical software such as Minitab or equivalent analytical tools.
• CAD experience, including solid modeling and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience supporting new product introductions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

You also might have:

• Hunting, shooting sports, handloading, firearms industry, or military experience.
• Familiarity with internal and external ballistic testing methods.
• Knowledge of ammunition industry standards and testing protocols.
• Experience with tooling design and machining processes.

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.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day‑one healthcare coverage, company‑paid parental leave, a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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 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.

Come join the best team in the Industry! Our team at CCI/Speer is committed to building the highest quality ammunition for our Law Enforcement community as well as the outdoor enthusiast. Our team members are engaged, enthusiastic and passionate about the shooting sports industry and the outdoors. You will be part of a special group of people working together on a daily basis as they promote our CCI/Speer core values.

Our vision “To be the world’s best ammunition manufacturer through customer focused processes that respectfully challenge, coach and engage all employees in continuous improvement to create value, flow and zero waste.” We look forward to your contribution in supporting our shooting sports heritage!

Equal Opportunity Employer CCI/Speer and its affiliates are an equalopportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment withoutregard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. CCI/Speer and its affiliates will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.