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.
As we continue to invest in and expand our steel case manufacturing capability, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on experience in high-volume steel component processing.
This role will play a critical part in building internal expertise in steel, helping guide heat treatment, forming processes, and equipment decisions while reducing reliance on external consultants over time.
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 and optimization of steel processing operations, including forming and heat treatment
Provide technical expertise in:
Annealing and tempering
Heat treatment cycles and atmosphere control
Steel drawing and forming processes
Evaluate and recommend furnaces, forming equipment, and production systems
Partner with external consultants and vendors to assess and implement best practices
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to material behavior, defects, and process variation
Improve process consistency in high-volume production environments
Support development of internal standards for steel processing and quality
Experience you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in high-volume steel manufacturing or processing
Hands-on experience with:
Heat treatment (furnaces, cycles, atmosphere control)
Annealing and/or tempering
Steel forming or drawing processes
Strong understanding of steel material behavior in production environments
You might have:
Experience in cold heading, wire forming, or fastener manufacturing
Background in Ammunition or Hunt/Shoot Industry
Equipment selection or commissioning experience
Experience troubleshooting material or metallurgical defects
Familiarity with continuous or high-throughput processing systems
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!
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