Senior Ammo Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling & Process Lead

Remington Arms; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

day-one healthcare coverage

company-paid parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

career development opportunities

education assistance

paid time away from work

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, a world leader in ammunition design and manufacturing, operates a manufacturing facility in Anoka, MN. We seek a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop tooling and processes for rimfire ammunition and components, oversee machine guarding, and drive cost-saving improvements.

Based in our Anoka office, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Director and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related experience.
• CAD training, SolidWorks preferred.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Machining processes knowledge: manual/CNC, turning, grinding, heat treatment, sheet metal fabrication, welding, tool & die.
• Designing for manufacturability.
• Machine drive components and elements used in manufacturing.
• Automation components (electro-mechanical and mechanical).
• Material selection for machine parts, tooling and dies.
• Inspection and measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, bore, depth, thread gauges, feeler gauges, dial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Develop improvements to tooling and processes for manufacture of existing products.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production difficulties and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities (material utilization, efficiency, DPMO).
• Review drawings and revise tolerances, finishes, dimensions, materials; initiate Engineering Change Orders.
• Assist with design, build, and installation of machine guarding per OSHA standards.
• Present guarding to safety committee for approval.
• Manage major equipment projects including capex justification and project timing.
• Review bills of materials and routes for accuracy and cost savings.

Skills

CAD training

SolidWorks

Machining processes

Design for manufacturability

Automation components

Inspection tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Job description

The Kinetic Group, a world leader in ammunition design and manufacturing, operates a manufacturing facility in Anoka, MN. We seek a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop tooling and processes for rimfire ammunition and components, oversee machine guarding, and drive cost-saving improvements.

Based in our Anoka office, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Director and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and maintain high safety standards.