Steel Materials Engineer — Heat Treatment & Microstructure

Remington Arms

Anoka (MN)

On-site

USD 77,300 - 108,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Anoka, MN is seeking a Materials Engineer specializing in steel alloy processing and material behavior. You will serve as the technical authority across manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineers to optimize heat treatments.

The role requires 5+ years of steel materials experience, a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgy, and hands-on metallurgical analysis. You will interact with suppliers and external labs to set internal steel standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering (Materials-focused preferred).
5+ years of experience with steel materials in manufacturing/industrial settings.
Expertise in steel metallurgy, alloy behavior, and heat treatment effects on properties.
Experience with metallurgical testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical authority on steel alloys and material behavior across processes.
Provide expertise in steel metallurgy, microstructure development, and heat treatment response.
Work with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize annealing and tempering strategies.
Lead investigations into material-related defects such as cracking and hardness variation.
Conduct metallurgical analysis, including microstructure evaluation and mechanical testing.
Support raw material supplier selection and validation.
Provide input on heat treatment cycles and process parameters.
Collaborate with labs, consultants, and vendors to implement best practices.
Help establish internal standards for steel materials, properties, and quality control.