Process Engineer - Federal Ammunition
About The Position
Federal Ammunition is seeking an early-career Process Design Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems. This opportunity is intended for recent graduates or engineers with 0–2 years of experience who are interested in manufacturing process improvement, equipment design, and production optimization. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering; applicants with related engineering degrees and strong manufacturing and mechanical experience may also be considered. The engineer will work with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance while supporting new product introductions and capital projects. The position is based in the Anoka, Minnesota office and reports to the Director of Product Development (Shotshell and Muzzleloader). The work may include assignments in or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including areas with flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering/Science discipline.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through internships, co-ops, machining, fabrication, maintenance, automotive, manufacturing, agricultural, military, or other hands-on technical experience.
- Excellent organizational, communication, project management, and teamwork skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving ability.
- Familiarity with manufacturing operations and lean principles.
- Hands-on experience with machining and manufacturing equipment.
- SolidWorks or CAD experience.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical and controls engineering experience, including PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI development, industrial automation systems, sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition, and control panel design and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Initiate process changes and improvements, and maintain process records and drawings.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze operational data, including production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient use of employees, tooling, supplies, and equipment.
- Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste.
- Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams.
- Initiate and lead engineering projects, including cost-improvement and capital projects.
- Write technical reports and present them to management and other interested parties.
- Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel and management.
- Interact regularly with manufacturing and shop personnel and provide technical guidance.
- Assist in training production personnel on work instructions and procedures.
- Understand product specifications and interpret test data.
- Understand how manufacturing processes affect product performance characteristics.
Benefits
- Day-one healthcare coverage.
- Company-paid parental leave.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Career development opportunities.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
