Design Engineer - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group

$75K — $121K *
Anoka, MN 55303In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics
  • 1-3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent training
  • Knowledge of advanced materials and processes
  • Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
  • Experience with Minitab or similar software

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of new rifle product development programs
  • Communicate with engineering technicians and assign workloads
  • Collaborate with Operations to introduce new products into manufacturing
  • Conduct problem solving and failure analysis for design issues
  • Support the Marketing team with technical data and asset creation
  • Initiate and maintain vendor and technical resource relationships
  • Apply technical standards and principles related to small arms ammunition

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts on gear
  • Engagement in an exciting mission
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Kinetic Group is seeking an Design Engineer to lead product development programs for Rifle Ammunition to successfully launch market leading new products at the Federal Ammunition production facility.

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.

Experience you bring:

  • B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics

  • 1-3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training or experience

  • Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.

  • Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.

  • 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!

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