Associate Manufacturing Engineer

The Kinetic Group•Lewiston, ID

51d•$63,700 - $89,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing new methods, tooling, and machine designs, as well as resolving processing issues and problems involved in the manufacturing of shells, primers, and/or cartridges in the ammunition plants. This position reports to the Centerfire Engineering Manager and is based out of our Lewiston office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related experience
Strong mechanical skills and trouble shooting ability
CAD training, SolidWorks preferred
Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets
Excellent mathematical, problem solving, written and verbal communications skills
Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other manufacturing plant personnel

Nice To Haves

3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Cold forming experience
Hands on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
Thorough understanding of machine shop technology
Well-rounded knowledge base on materials, technologies, manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of Excel Pivot Tables and Macros

Responsibilities

Develop improvements to tooling and processes for the manufacture of existing products by changing the present specifications and supervising special tests concerning product improvement.
Investigates and troubleshoots production difficulties and takes corrective measures.
Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities such as improved material utilization, increased machine/process efficiency, reduced cost of poor quality, etc.
Reviews tools and perishable machine parts drawings for the necessity of revision on tolerances, surface finishes, dimensions, material selection, etc., and initiates Engineering Change Orders where justified.
Assist with design, building and installation of machine and equipment guarding in accordance with OSHA standards. Present guarding to safety committee for approval.
Assist in implementing new products working in conjunction with the new products group and manufacturing engineering.
Perform major equipment failure project management assignments including responsibility for: capital expenditure justification, equipment/process redesign and documentation, project spending, project execution timing, and resource management.
Reviews bills of materials and routes for accuracy and cost savings opportunities. Processes changes to correct errors.