Quality Engineer - Federal Ammunition

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

Job summary

Federal Ammunition is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team in Anoka, MN. You will provide proactive hands-on Quality Engineering expertise and lead quality improvement across a busy FCC product line (Shotshell), reporting to the Quality Director.

The role focuses on manufacturing process improvement, quality system enhancements including ISO 9000, and quality in design with a strong emphasis on Six Sigma projects and supplier quality. A BSIE/BSME and 1–3 years' experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in a high-volume consumer manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of and application experience with SPC, DOE, TQM.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate well in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision.
• Superior personal computer application skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Improvement: Conduct capability studies and use Design of Experiments to identify and address variables; procure/install inspection equipment to improve quality.
• Quality Improvement Leadership: Lead Six Sigma and product-line improvement projects to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Quality System Improvement: Improve Quality System, including ISO 9000 implementation, and support Quality Auditors.
• Quality in Design: Contribute to producibility/inspectability and lead classification of characteristics.
• Supplier Quality Improvement: Improve quality of procured material and enforce supplier quality requirements.
• Capital Project Support: Assist Manufacturing Engineering on capital projects from idea to installation and post-audit.
• Measurement Systems/Data Analysis: Develop and install inspection equipment, conduct gage R&R studies, analyze data with statistics.

Skills

SPC

DOE

TQM

Problem solving

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

BSIE/BSME

Tools

ASQC Certified Quality Engineer

ASQC Certified Quality Auditor

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 Quality Engineer to join the team! In this role you will be responsible for providing pro-active hands-on Quality Engineering expertise and Quality Improvement Leadership to a specific FCC product line (Shotshell), and technical work direction/support to a large diverse customer base. This position reports to the Quality Director and will be based out of our Anoka, MN location.

Experience you bring:

• BSIE/BSME from a major university or equivalent
• 1-3 years (minimum) of progressive Quality Engineering experience in a high volume consumer manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of and application experience with SPC, DOE, TQM, etc.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, project management and teamwork skills
• Able to operate well in an unstructured environment with minimal direct supervision
• Superior personal computer application skills

What you’ll do:

Manufacturing Process Improvement:

Improve our manufacturing process quality and provide timely effective leadership/support to the plant manufacturing team. Specific tasks include: Conducting capability studies and then using that information to take the appropriate actions, conducting a Design of Experiments to understand process or performance variables and then take the appropriate actions, working with vendors and plant personnel to procure/install automated inspection equipment or other equipment which improves process or product quality, etc.

Quality Improvement Leadership:

Pro-actively lead or support specific Six Sigma and/or product line improvement projects by applying technical expertise, organizational skills and the appropriate improvement tool/technique to ensure project completion on time within budget. Assist on other improvement projects as requested.

Quality System Improvement:

Work with Quality Management/Associates and plant representatives to improve our Quality System. This includes ISO 9000 implementation as required. Providing work direction and support to our Quality Auditors is part of this area of accountability.

Quality in Design:

Contribute to building quality into our products/services, actively contributing to the new product team by addressing producibility/inspectability issues and by leading the classification of characteristics effort.

Supplier Quality Improvement:

Proactively support the Material's Department on improving the quality of procured material. This includes the flow down of quality requirements to FCC suppliers, the system of ensuring procured material meets our requirements and our supplier improvement/validation program.

Capital Project Support:

Support Manufacturing Engineering on capital projects as appropriate/requested and lead specific projects from the idea stage thru installation and post audit.

Measurement Systems/Data Analysis:

Aid in the development, procurement and installation of inspection equipment and conduct error of measurement studies. Help identify, design, procure and use Quality Information programs/systems and analyze data from these systems using statistical techniques. Provide timely user-friendly summaries to the appropriate people. Assist any group or department in establishing Quality/Productivity measurements.

You might have:

• ASQC Certified Quality Engineer
• ASQC Certified Quality Auditor
• Knowledge of Guns/ Ammo/ Hunting Industry

Specific Requirements of the position:

Physical Requirements:

Sitting = 75% Standing & Walking= 25% Local Travel = 5%

Equipment Used:

Computer, Telephone, fax, copy machine

Working Environment:

Office = 50% Mfg floor = 50%

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:

$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
• the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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:

• (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;
• (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: 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].