Manufacturing Engineer - Steel Processing

About the Role

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. 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.

As we continue to invest in and expand our steel case manufacturing capability, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on experience in high-volume steel component processing. This role will play a critical part in building internal expertise in steel, helping guide heat treatment, forming processes, and equipment decisions while reducing reliance on external consultants over time. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.

What You'll Do

• Lead development and optimization of steel processing operations, including forming and heat treatment
• Provide technical expertise in:
  • Annealing and tempering
  • Heat treatment cycles and atmosphere control
  • Steel drawing and forming processes
• Evaluate and recommend furnaces, forming equipment, and production systems
• Partner with external consultants and vendors to assess and implement best practices
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to material behavior, defects, and process variation
• Improve process consistency in high-volume production environments
• Support development of internal standards for steel processing and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume steel manufacturing or processing
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Heat treatment (furnaces, cycles, atmosphere control)
  • Annealing and/or tempering
  • Steel forming or drawing processes
• Strong understanding of steel material behavior in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cold heading, wire forming, or fastener manufacturing
• Background in Ammunition or Hunt/Shoot Industry
• Equipment selection or commissioning experience
• Experience troubleshooting material or metallurgical defects
• Familiarity with continuous or high-throughput processing systems

Work Environment

Employee 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.

Pay

$77,300.00 - $108,100.00

Benefits

• Medical and dental
• Vision
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gear discounts