Quality Engineer Intern - Anoka, MN

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 the Quality Engineer Intern you will have the opportunity to support our Quality Engineering team at Federal Ammunition.

This position reports to the Quality Manager and is based out of our Anoka, MN office.

What You’ll Do

• Create work instructions and/or operating procedures for new and existing equipment and products. 
• Complete time studies and capacity analysis for bottleneck equipment. 
• Document machine change over tasks and troubleshooting guides to improve machine uptime. 
• Support the Quality Engineering and Operations staff in process improvement activities 
  
  

 

Experience You Bring

• Engineering student in an accredited technical college or university.  Prefer Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills 
• Proficient at handling ambiguity and dealing with multiple priorities 
• Continuous improvement and results oriented 
• Strong interest in working for Federal Ammunition / The Kinetic Group 
  
  

 

You might have:  

• Hands on experience with Six Sigma tools and lean manufacturing concepts 
• CAD experience (SolidWorks) 
• Statistical problem solving skills such as DOE using Minitab 
• Small Caliber ammunition manufacturing experience 
• Experience using a variety of gages and/or measurement systems 
• Generate reports and summaries of data and work performed. 
• Perform process capability studies as needed. 
• Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.  
  
  

 

Additional Information: 

• Shift: Monday-Friday (8-9 hour) days  
• Summer Internship: May-August 
  
  

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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

Hourly Rate: $22.00 - $26.00

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!

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