Rifle Ammunition Product Engineer

CCI & Speer Ammunition; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Lewiston, ID seeks a Product Development Engineer - Rifle to lead rifle ammunition development from concept through production. You will design, test, validate, document, and implement manufacturing processes while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to bring new products to market.

Responsibilities include planning trials, analyzing data with statistical methods, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree and 2-6 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering principles

Problem solving

Hands-on troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Science/Mathematics

Tools

CAD

Solid modeling

Engineering drawing

Minitab

Job description

The Kinetic Group in Lewiston, ID seeks a Product Development Engineer - Rifle to lead rifle ammunition development from concept through production. You will design, test, validate, document, and implement manufacturing processes while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to bring new products to market.

Responsibilities include planning trials, analyzing data with statistical methods, and ensuring safety and quality standards.