Quality Engineer Intern - Federal Ammunition Job Blaine area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

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.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer Intern will 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 (Solid Works).
Statistical problem solving skills such as DOE using Minitab.
Small Caliber ammunition manufacturing experience.
Experience using a variety of gauges 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.

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.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to 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 at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national; a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder); a refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or an 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 firearms or ammunition: convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; fugitive from justice; unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to any mental institution; illegal alien; discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; renounced United States Citizenship;

subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

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

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