Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Federal Ammunition

Remington Arms; Anoka (MN); In loco; USD 86.000 - 124.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

day-one healthcare coverage

company-paid parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

career development opportunities

education assistance

paid time away from work

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

CAD training

SolidWorks

Machining processes

Design for manufacturability

Automation components

Inspection tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mathematics

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Strumenti

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Descrizione del lavoro

Pay Range: $88,600.00 - $124,200.00 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.

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-Shot, 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. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer has a crucial role in developing new methods, tooling and machine designs and resolving processing issues/problems involved in the manufacturing of rimfire ammunition and components, primers and primer components as well as shot and bullet production. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Director and is based out of our Anoka office.

What you’ll do

• Develop improvements to tooling and processes for the manufacture of existing products by changing the present specifications and supervising special tests concerning product and or process improvement.
• Investigates and troubleshoots production difficulties and takes corrective measures.
• Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities such as improved material utilization, increased machine/process efficiency, reduced cost of poor quality, etc.
• Reviews tools and perishable machine parts drawings for the necessity of revision on tolerances, surface finishes, dimensions, material selection, etc., and initiates Engineering Change Orders where justified.
• Assist with design, building and installation of machine and equipment guarding in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Present guarding to safety committee for approval.
• Perform major equipment failure project management assignments including responsibility for: capital expenditure justification, equipment/process redesign and documentation, project spending, project execution timing, and resource management.
• Reviews bills of materials and routes for accuracy and cost savings opportunities.

Experience you bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related experience.
• CAD training, SolidWorks preferred.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Knowledgeable in machining processes such as manual and CNC machining, turning, grinding, heat treatment, sheet metal fabrication, welding, tool & die as well as fundamentals of machine design.
• Designing for manufacturability.
• Knowledgeable in machine drive components and elements commonly used in manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in automation components both electromechanical and mechanical systems.
• Experience and knowledge of material selection used in machine parts, tooling and dies.
• Knowledgeable in inspection and measurement tools to inspect machine parts and tooling during troubleshooting – calipers, micrometers, bore, depth, thread and feeler gages, machine levels, dial indicators, gage pins and blocks.
• Excellent mathematical, problem solving, written and verbal communications skills.
• Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
• Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other manufacturing plant personnel.

You might have

• 4+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Thorough understanding of machine shop technology.
• Well-rounded knowledge base on materials, technologies, manufacturing techniques.

Physical Requirements

Most time is spent sitting with occasional standing and walking in the immediate work area or in manufacturing. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weights of up to 10 pounds. Periodic climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling when observing production processes. Reaching, handling, and fingering (manual dexterity) for work on computer, function board, measuring dies, products or tooling. Vision for observing production processes, inspecting primer mix, etc. Hearing for diagnosing problems in machinery due to the sounds made.

Mental Requirements

Reading for technical materials and blueprints and math skills for calculations and conversions. Attention to detail for design work. Reasoning and problem solving and attentiveness to tasks and deadlines. Flexibility to handle many projects simultaneously and attentiveness to time deadlines. Individual initiative to complete projects in a timely fashion. Verbal and written communication skills to communicate with vendors and internal associates (customers). Work direction given to associates working on the assigned projects.

Equipment Used

• Telephone
• copy/print/fax machine
• computer and keyboard
• manufacturing machines
• tooling
• inspection tooling and equipment
• calculator and drafting tools

Working Environment

Work is done during normal work hours, but overtime may be necessary depending on the workload. Frequent time spent in production areas subject to exposure to noise, mechanical, pressurized, electrical, and explosive equipment/material, and moving objects. Depending on the area, may be exposed to fumes/odors or dirt/dust. Most work is done individually, though some time is spent working with others and all work is done around other associates. Occasional contact with outside vendors. General supervision received.

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.

Benefits

• day-one healthcare coverage
• company-paid parental leave
• a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• career development opportunities
• education assistance
• paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally

Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (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: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (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; or (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].