Process Engineer - Federal Ammunition
About The Position
Federal Ammunition is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, validation, and introduction of new ammunition products and manufacturing processes. The role partners closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to support successful commercialization and production readiness. It reports to the Product Development Manager and is based in the Anoka, Minnesota office. The Process Engineer manages new rifle product development programs, including product design, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, and raw material qualifications. The position also coordinates engineering technicians, supports new product introductions into manufacturing, evaluates equipment capability, and identifies process improvements that increase worker efficiency and reduce waste. Additional work includes manufacturing technical support, failure analysis, engineering and capital projects, vendor relationships, and technical support for Marketing activities. Work assignments may involve tasks in or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
- 1–3+ years of related experience, or equivalent technical training or experience.
- Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.
- Hands-on problem-solving ability and mechanical aptitude.
- Experience with Minitab or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in metal forming and/or high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience with cold heading.
- Background in ammunition development, ballistics, firearms, and related processes.
- Experience related to military service, hunting, competitive shooting, and reloading.
- CAD/CAM experience.
- Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques relating to small arms ammunition and related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of new rifle product development programs, including product design, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, and raw material qualifications.
- Coordinate with engineering technicians by assigning workload and communicating new product requirements and goals.
- Partner with Operations and support staff to introduce new products into manufacturing.
- Assess equipment capability, establish bills of materials, identify process-improvement opportunities, and recommend ways to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste.
- Interact regularly with manufacturing and shop personnel and provide technical guidance.
- Troubleshoot and complete failure analyses to resolve design, production, and manufacturing issues.
- Support Marketing with technical data review, asset creation, and attendance at trade and consumer shows as a subject matter expert.
- Initiate and lead engineering projects, including cost-improvement and capital projects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and outside technical resources as needed.
- Apply technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques related to small arms ammunition and related disciplines.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 6% company match.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance, education assistance, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Career advancement and development opportunities.
- Employee discounts and product purchase programs, where applicable.
- Day-one healthcare coverage.
- Company-paid parental leave.
- Paid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
