Process Engineer - Federal Ammunition
The Kinetic Group · Anoka, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $67k–$94k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at The Kinetic Group (industrial) in Anoka, MN. At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, PLC, Automation, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $67k–$94k
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About the role
Experience you bring
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science discipline
- ✓Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through internships, co-ops, machining, fabrication, maintenance, automotive, manufacturing, agricultural, military, or other hands-on technical experience.
- ✓Excellent organizational, communication, project management and teamwork skills.
- ✓Exceptional problem solving ability.
- ✓Familiarity with manufacturing operations and lean principles.
- ✓Hands on experience with machining and manufacturing equipment.
- ✓SolidWorks or CAD.
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Pay Range
$67,100.00 - $93,900.00 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, 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 successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance while supporting new product introductions and capital projects.
This position reports to the Director of Product Development (Shotshell and Muzzleloader) and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.
As the Process Design Engineer, you will
- •Initiate process changes and improvements, maintain process records and drawings.
- •Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
- •Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- •Analyzes operational data such as production costs, process flow charts and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of employees, tooling, supplies, and equipment.
- •Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste.
- •Work effectively and collaboratively with a cross discipline team.
- •Initiate and lead engineering projects including cost improvements and capital projects.
- •Write technical reports and present them to management and other interested parties.
- •Effectively communicate with manufacturing personnel and management.
- •Regularly interact with and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and shop personnel.
- •Assists in training production personnel in work instruction and procedures.
- •Understand product specifications and interpret test data.
- •Understand how manufacturing processes affect the performance characteristics of the product.
You might also bring
- •Electrical & Controls Engineering experience - PLC programming and troubleshooting, Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, industrial automation systems, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition, and control panel design and documentation
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
At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
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