Sr Design Engineer - Federal Ammunition

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 Kinetic Group is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to lead the hands‑on development of next‑generation rifle ammunition, from initial concept and design through testing, validation, and full‑scale manufacturing launch, at our Federal Ammunition facility. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape high‑performance products and see your designs come to life in real‑world applications. This position reports to the Product Engineering Manager and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office. What you'll do: Manage all aspects of new rifle product development programs. This includes product design, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, and raw material qualifications. Communicate and work with engineering technicians, assigning workload, and conveying new product requirements and goals. Cross‑functional work with Operations and support staff to execute new product introductions into manufacturing. This includes assessing equipment capability, establishing bill of materials, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. Problem solving and Failure Analysis, to resolve design and production issues. Support Marketing team with technical data review, asset creation, and attendance at trade and consumer shows as a subject matter expert. Initiate and maintain relationships with vendors and outside technical resources as needed, to be successful in developing new processes and products. Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques relating to small arms ammunition and other related disciplines is desired but not essential. You have: B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics 4+ years of related experience Hands‑on ownership of at least 1–2 products from concept through manufacturing launch Direct experience troubleshooting design issues on the production floor Experience working with manufacturing equipment/process capability (not just design) Demonstrated failure analysis leading to design or process changes Experience with Minitab or similar software. You might have: Background in ammunition development, ballistics, firearms, and related processes. Experience related to military service, hunting, competitive shooting, and reloading. CAD/CAM experience desired. 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. Pay Range: Annual Salary: $75,800.00 - $121,800.00 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. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental vision disability and life insurance 401K PTO tuition reimbursement gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission! 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. 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: If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Kinetic Group