Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

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.

As we continue to invest in and expand our steel case manufacturing capabilities, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of high-volume production processes.

This role will focus on improving manufacturing performance through process development, equipment optimization, automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and a dedicated Materials Engineer (Steel Processing) to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable production processes.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.

What You'll Do:

• Lead development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in a high-volume production environment
• Partner with Operations and Quality teams to improve throughput, yield, process capability, and product quality
• Identify and implement solutions to manufacturing challenges related to equipment, process variation, tooling, and production efficiency
• Evaluate, recommend, and support implementation of new equipment, automation, production systems, and manufacturing technologies
• Lead process validation, commissioning, and startup activities for new equipment and manufacturing lines
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with the Materials Engineer on projects involving material performance, heat treatment, forming processes, and metallurgical considerations
• Support development of manufacturing standards, work instructions, and best practices
• Partner with external vendors, consultants, and equipment suppliers to implement process improvements
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing processes and equipment
• Demonstrated success troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing process improvements
• Experience with process validation, equipment qualification, or production startup activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams

You Might Have:

• Experience with metal forming, stamping, machining, cold heading, wire forming, or related manufacturing processes
• Exposure to heat treatment, annealing, tempering, or other thermal processing operations
• Experience selecting, commissioning, or optimizing manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in highly regulated, precision manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, ammunition, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automation, controls, vision systems, or manufacturing data systems
• Experience troubleshooting material-related or metallurgical issues in partnership with technical specialists

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:

$77,300.00 - $108,100.00

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled