Quality Engineer - Process & Quality Improvement (Ammo)

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

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.