Engineering Internships - Federal Ammunition

Pay Range: Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $28.00 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. Want to learn more about what it’s like to Intern with The Kinetic Group? Take a look here: These internship opportunities are based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office. As an Engineering Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting projects that improve manufacturing processes, product performance, operational efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Interns are considered for a variety of engineering opportunities across the organization based on business needs, educational background, experience, and career interests. Engineering internship opportunities may include: Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Support production operations through process improvement, capacity analysis, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, documentation development, and continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and productivity. Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern: Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance operational performance using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies. Quality Engineering Intern: Assist with quality systems, process capability studies, root cause investigations, quality audits, inspection methods, and data analysis to support product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. Research & Development Engineering Intern: Support new product development activities through testing, analysis, documentation, sample builds, validation activities, engineering change processes, and collaboration with product development teams. Regardless of assignment, all Engineering Interns will work closely with experienced engineers and cross‑functional partners to solve real‑world challenges, develop technical skills, and contribute to projects that have meaningful business impact across The Kinetic Group. Experience you bring: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and present information clearly. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to producing high‑quality work. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated interest in engineering, manufacturing, product development, quality, or continuous improvement through coursework, projects, clubs, research, or previous work experience. You Might Have: Previous internship, co‑op, laboratory, research, manufacturing, or hands‑on technical experience. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or quality management principles. Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or other engineering design tools. Experience with statistical analysis, Minitab, data visualization, or engineering data analysis tools. Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Desire to work in the ammunition manufacturing industry and apply engineering principles in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. During this internship, the selected candidate will gain exposure to: Real-world engineering projects supporting manufacturing, product development, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other problem‑solving methodologies. Product development, testing, quality systems, and manufacturing processes used to produce industry‑leading ammunition products. Data collection, statistical analysis, and engineering decision‑making. Cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams. Hands‑on experience applying engineering principles in a fast‑paced ammunition manufacturing environment. Additional Information Shift: Monday‑Friday (8‑9 hour) days. Summer Internship: May‑August. Internship assignments will be determined based on business needs, candidate interest and qualifications. 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 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. For the past 100 years, Federal has produced the world’s best ammunition at our Anoka, Minnesota headquarters. Innovation—in action, ideas and technology—has been an integral part of that success. That's why we have a team‑oriented work environment that encourages employees to participate at all levels of the decision‑making process. From planning to measuring results, Federal makes sure employees have the freedom to be creative, enjoy their jobs, and make a difference. Mission Federal's mission is to build better ammunition in America to create community, power defense and conserve our heritage. We emphasize select market opportunities where our specialized know‑how has high value‑added application. Culture Federal believes in the power of people working together in creative and supportive ways. That's why we have a team‑oriented work environment. We want all of our employees to be a part of our company. And for us, that means participating at all levels of the decision‑making process. From planning to measuring results, Federal makes sure employees have the freedom to be creative, enjoy their jobs, and make a difference. We work hard, but have a lot of fun, too. Working At Federal Equal Opportunity Employer Federal Ammunition is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, 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. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Federal Ammunition and its affiliates will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Remington Arms