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We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.\nAs such a Manufacturing Engineer has a crucial role in developing new methods, tooling and machine designs and resolving processing issues/problems involved in the manufacturing of shells, primers, and/or cartridges in the ammunition plants.\nThis position reports to the Centerfire Engineering Manager and is based out of our Lewiston office.\nWhat you’ll do:\nDevelop improvements to tooling and processes for the manufacture of existing products by changing the present specifications and supervising special tests concerning product improvement.\nInvestigates and troubleshoots production difficulties and takes corrective measures.\nIdentifies and implements cost reduction opportunities such as improved material utilization, increased machine/process efficiency, reduced cost of poor quality, etc.\nReviews 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.\nAssist with design, building and installation of machine and equipment guarding in accordance with OSHA standards. Present guarding to safety committee for approval.\nAssist in implementing new products working in conjunction with the new products group and manufacturing engineering.\nPerform 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.\nReviews bills of materials and routes for accuracy and cost savings opportunities. Processes changes to correct errors\nExperience you bring:\nBachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related experience\nStrong mechanical skills and trouble shooting ability\nCAD training, SolidWorks preferred\nComputer skills in word processing and spreadsheets\nExcellent mathematical, problem solving, written and verbal communications skills\nThorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.\nAbility to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction\nAbility to work cooperatively and effectively with other manufacturing plant personnel\nYou might have:\n3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment\nCold forming experience \nHands on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.\nThorough understanding of machine shop technology\nWell-rounded knowledge base on materials, technologies, manufacturing techniques\nKnowledge of Excel Pivot Tables and Macros\nWork Environment:\nEmployee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.\nWork Environment:\nEmployee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.\nPay Range:\n$63,700.00 - $89,200.00The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.\nWe offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discountsand the ability to add value to an exciting mission!\nOur Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. 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