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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.

Responsibilities includes quality manufacturing, inspection, quality training and process improvement. Duties will include creating or improving inspection methods, reviewing work instructions, establishing inspection/sampling plans, investigating root cause of nonconformances, implementing corrective actions, performing statistical analysis, conducts internal audits, and supports continuous improvement efforts.

This position reports to the Sr. Quality and Ballistics and Quality Manger at the Remington Ammunition Plant in Lonoke, AR.

As the Quality Engineer, you will have an opportunity to:

+ Develops and initiates methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields as needed.

+ Support preparation of FAI, including identification of critical features with engineering and coordination with inspection to assure proper inspection techniques.

+ Inspects in process and completed parts, visually and with inspection equipment in accordance with applicable drawings and requirements.

+ Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, procedures, and inspection instruments.

+ Capable to create test reports, sampling procedures, inspection instructions and data entry sheets.

+ Reviews inspection data to assure integrity and provide data analysis, as needed. Communicates effectively with inspection, programming, assembly, planning and engineering, regarding non-conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

+ Evaluates and dispositions non-conforming product during the MRB process.

+ Analyzes data to establish trends in order to prioritize root cause and corrective action activities.

+ Investigates and resolves part or process quality issues as part of a hands-on operations team. This includes communicating in both writing and verbally to customers (internal/external) and suppliers, so they understand fundamentals of issues and resolutions.

+ Applies problem solving techniques to help perform root cause analysis in the implementation of corrective action, and effectively works with team members of other disciplines to resolve issues with robust solutions.

+ Helps the quality inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system. Implements methods and procedures for disposition of non-conforming material.

+ Supports quality training, manufacturing control plans, and inspection work instructions.

+ Participates in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, lean methods, PPI, etc.

+ Helps sustain training activities to build quality awareness.

+ Analyze failures, coordinate/conduct failure analyses

+ Assist Quality Management in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system.

+ Conducts audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audit finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.

+ Analyzes failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to auditing party.

+ Ensures timely resolution of internal failure, corrective actions, and preventive actions.

You have:

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial).

+ 3-5 years related experience and/or training as a Quality Engineer.

+ Background in manufacturing engineering or machining with strong mechanical skills.

+ Some quality tools/SIX SIGMA experience (FMEA, DOE, Gauge R&R, SPC, process capability analysis, etc.) preferred.

+ Problem solving and root cause analysis understanding.

+ Ability to interpret drawings, including working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

+ Experience or knowledge in solid modeling/CAD such as SolidWorks.

+ Familiarity with metrology concepts, basic equipment, and inspection methods.

+ Awareness of statistical methods and applying statistical tools/techniques.

+ Intermediate to advance use of Excel or other statistical analysis program, working knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs.

+ Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed.

+ Able to travel domestically or between The Kinetic Group facilities (10%).

You might have:

+ Computer/Software Programming Skills or knowledge a plus.

+ ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma Certification a plus.

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:

$68,200.00 - $95,400.00

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] .