Job Information
The Kinetic Group Product Development Engineer in Anoka, Minnesota
Job Description
The Kinetic Group is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead product development programs for handgun ammunition at the Federal Ammunition production facility.
This position reports to the Research & Development Manager and is based out of our facility in Anoka, Minnesota.
As the Product Development Engineer, you will have an opportunity to:
Provide overall project management and leadership for successful completion of handgun new product development projects. This includes project documentation, maintaining program budget and schedule, product and tooling design, process development, quality specifications, raw material procurement, testing, and production.
Communicate and work effectively with engineering technicians to convey requirements and goals for new products.
Work and communicate effectively with cross functional teams to convey product goals and process requirements for successful launch of new products. Includes equipment and process optimization, troubleshooting, establishing bills of material, and scheduling support.
Clear problem solving and failure analysis capability 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 vendor 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, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
0-6+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training or experience.
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude desired.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Personal computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point. Experience with Minitab or similar software preferred.
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.
Experience using statistics to guide design direction and specification development.
Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.
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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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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 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: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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