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Job Description

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-Shot, 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.

At The Kinetic Group, our interns play a vital role in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality, reliable ammunition to customers worldwide, offering you a unique chance to make a real impact in an industry fueled by precision and passion.

As such we are seeking a motivated Engineering professional to support our Lewiston Ammunition Production Facility as an Engineering Intern for Summer 2026.

This position reports to the Product Development Principal Engineer and is based out of our Lewiston, ID office.

_Pursuing a degree in any of the listed disciplines are encouraged to apply._

Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

+ Mechanical engineering professionals will work on the development of cutting-edge new ammunition products and manufacturing technologies.

+ Design experiments to test and qualify new ammunition products. This will involve handloading ammunition.

+ Design and build various mechanical fixtures and components to aid in the manufacture of ammunition.

+ Troubleshoot and solve minor problems incurred in production departments.

+ Review, modify, and update engineering documentation such as SOP’s, process specifications, engineering drawings, CAD models, etc.

Qualifications

+ Familiarity with the use of firearms and ammunition.

+ Knowledge of safe firearm handling practices.

+ SolidWorks experience.

+ Understanding of statistics, probability, and experiment design.

+ Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

+ Displayed mechanical aptitude and ability to understand complex mechanical systems.

+ Fabrication and machining experience.

Chemical Engineering

Responsibilities

+ Work alongside Chemical Engineer to carry out root cause analysis on production and quality issues.

+ Work collaboratively in a team to implement manufacturing process improvements.

+ Utilize an engineering approach to use best practices for process control and to improve yields.

+ Work closely with operators, collaborate with vendors, and other production support teams.

+ Demonstrate familiarity with wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques.

+ Review, modify, and update Piping and Instrumentation Drawings, Work Instructions, and other engineering documents.

Qualifications

+ Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.

+ Familiarity with the use of firearms and ammunition.

+ Knowledge of safe firearm handling practices.

+ Understanding of statistics, probability, and experiment design.

+ Display aptitude in chemistry and chemical processes.

Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Industrial Electronics Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

+ An Electrical Controls Engineering Intern will work on the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical control systems in automated manufacturing equipment.

+ Troubleshoot issues with electromechanical systems. Resolving these issues might require modifications to PLC ladder logic or replacing and configuring electrical hardware components.

+ Assist in the design and buildout of electrical control cabinets for newly implemented automated equipment.

+ Interact with engineering, production, and maintenance departments to identify system requirements and implement the requirements in electrical control systems.

Qualifications

+ Enrollment in or completion of one of the listed degree programs.

+ Interested in a career in electrical controls and automation.

+ Displayed mechanical aptitude and ability to understand electromechanical systems.

+ Experience using and modifying PLC ladder logic, motion control, and motor control. Allen Bradley experience is preferred.

+ Ability to read and understand electrical prints and component spec sheets.

+ Hobby-level experience with electromechanical systems such as robotics, building controls, Arduino, etc.

Additional Information:

+ Shift: Monday-Thursday (10 hour) days

+ Summer Internship: May-August

+ Continued part-time work after the summer is possible

Got questions?** **We’ve got answers!

• Explore our FAQ Page: https://www.thekineticgroup.com/internships.html#faqs

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 Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

The 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.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our 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. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gun Control Act Requirements:

It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer** **by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and** **scaling competencies. We engineer our products in** **ways that match the drive of the people who put** **them to work in the field, on the course and on the** **battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we** **are the people developing the products that help** **customers the world over.

The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] .