Research And Development Engineer

Remington 1816; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 68,200 - 95,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

A leading ammunition manufacturer in Lonoke, Arkansas is seeking a Product Development Engineer to manage all aspects of new ammunition development programs. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, overseeing product design and testing, and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering or related field, alongside relevant experience. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training.
• Thorough understanding of technical standards related to ammunition desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage new ammunition product development programs.
• Collaborate with engineering technicians and operations team.
• Initiate relationships with vendors for process development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of advanced materials

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Remington 1816

Sr. Manager of Talent Engagement at The Kinetic Group | Army Veteran

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead product development programs for ammunition to successfully launch market leading new products at the Remington Ammunition production facility.

This position reports to the Director of Product Engineering and is based out of our Lonoke, Arkansas office.

What you’ll do:

• Manage all aspects of new ammunition product development programs. This includes product design, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, and raw material qualifications.
• Communicate and work with engineering technicians, assigning workload, and conveying new product requirements and goals.
• Cross-functional work with Operations and support staff to execute new product introductions into manufacturing. This includes assessing equipment capability, establishing bill of materials, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Problem solving and Failure Analysis, to resolve design and production issues.
• Support Marketing team with technical data review, asset creation, and attendance at trade and consumer shows as a subject matter expert.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with vendors and outside technical resources as needed, to be successful in developing new processes and products.
• Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques relating to small arms ammunition and other related disciplines is desired but not essential.

Experience you bring:

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics
• 1-3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training or experience.
• Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.
• Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Minitab or similar software.

You might have:

• Background in ammunition development, ballistics, firearms, and related processes.
• Experience related to military service, hunting, competitive shooting, and reloading.

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:

$68,200.00 - $95,400.00

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!

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Research

Industries

• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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