Manufacturing Project Engineer II-IV - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group•Anoka, MN

2d•$88,600 - $124,200

About The Position

Federal Ammunition, part of The Kinetic Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead capital strategic manufacturing projects from concept through implementation. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, installation, and startup activities. The position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based in the Anoka, Minnesota office. The engineer leads manufacturing capital projects and supports product and process improvement, new product introductions, cost reduction, supplier and material qualification, production troubleshooting, and failure mode analysis. The role represents the organization as a technical contact, coordinates with other organizations, and prepares or initiates engineering change documentation as needed. Work assignments may involve working in or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including areas with flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to employees to support compliance with company and federal regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role involving materials, processes, or manufacturing.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience leading manufacturing, automation, process improvement, or capital projects from justification through implementation, including schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Computer software skills, including SolidWorks, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, statistical analysis, and reports.
Familiarity with high-volume metallic parts manufacturing operations and equipment, including metal forming and drawing.
Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
Excellent mathematical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, organizational, project management, and teamwork skills.
Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or an MBA.
Hands-on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
Small-caliber ammunition manufacturing experience.
Experience with tooling, tolerancing, and materials for metal forming and drawing using punch and die as well as progressive die sets.
Experience with new manufacturing technologies or equipment.
CAD training.
Statistical problem-solving skills, such as DOE using Minitab.
Experience installing and maintaining automated systems, including programming.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing capital projects, including scope development, budget management, resource planning, equipment implementation, and project execution.
Develop improvements to tooling and manufacturing processes for existing products by changing specifications and supervising special tests related to product improvement.
Work with Product Development to introduce new products and manufacturing tools; assist in establishing specifications and procedures and direct special tests or limited production runs for standardization.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, including improved material utilization, increased machine or process efficiency, and reduced cost of poor quality.
Review drawings for tools and perishable machine parts and initiate Engineering Change Orders when revisions to tolerances, surface finishes, dimensions, or materials are justified.
Investigate production material difficulties and recommend or take corrective measures.
Represent the organization as a technical contact on projects, interact with senior personnel on technical matters, and help coordinate across organizations.
Identify and qualify new materials and suppliers, ensure performance requirements are met while reducing costs, document results, and complete applicable Engineering Change Orders.
Perform FMEAs, identify failure modes, and address issues that may have a large impact.