Engineering Technician - Federal
The Kinetic Group · Anoka, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at The Kinetic Group (industrial) in Anoka, MN.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $101k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 22 live postings that list pay, out of 37 manufacturing engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$149k, from 20 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 46%
- ✓ Lean 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 38%
- New product launch 30%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Root cause 24%
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This plant: The Kinetic Group in Anoka
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Full description from The Kinetic GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Pay Range
$30.05 - $42.12 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.
Federal Ammunition is seeking an Engineering Technician to add to our dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside Product Development Engineering. The technician will play a key role in testing, product evaluation, process improvement, and the execution of development activities.
This position reports to the Manager of Product Development Engineering and is based out of our office in Anoka, Minnesota.
You will
- •Build, test and evaluate ammunition from conception through full production.
- •Troubleshoot and recommend solutions to both design and manufacturing issues.
- •Create documentation of new products and manufacturing processes.
- •Work independently with minimum supervision (self-starter).
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You have
- •High School Diploma or equivalent
- •Minimum of 24 months or more of employment at The Kinetic Group - Anoka
- •Minimum of 12 months or more in your current position at The Kinetic Group – Anoka (including work preference moves)
- •No disciplinary action within the last 12 months at a Report of Conference level or above
- •Working knowledge of Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles and their application in a production environment, including materials planning, inventory management, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
- •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- •Knowledge of production processes; skilled in the set up and operation of a variety of production machines
- •Possess a high level of mechanical aptitude and analytical ability
- •Knowledge of gaging techniques, ability to use micrometers, calipers, production gages
- •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- •Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- •Experience in ammunition design, ballistics, firearm operation and/ or related processes
- •Ability to work in a team environment
You might also have
- •Knowledge of Centerfire ammunition design and manufacturing processes
- •Experience with hand loading ammunition
- •Experience with Bullet Assembly machines
- •Experience in operating Mills, lathes and other metal working equipment
- •Experience with DOEs and other statistical testing to solve complex problems
- •Familiarity with ballistics processes and testing
- •Associate Degree, Vo-Tech or Certification
- •Understanding of lean manufacturing principals
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.
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.