The Kinetic Group ยท 1 week ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Federal Ammunition
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expThe Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies to enhance processes and lead improvement projects at the Anoka facility.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Work within a team to prioritize process improvements based on greatest impact/lowest cost
Perform time studies and use statistical analysis to improve processes and provide recommendations on performance improvement
Apply Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC)
Lead the implementation of lean concepts and tools, including 5S, Standard Work, Leveling, Pull, and Visual Factory
Lead value stream and process mapping activities
Lead projects to implement new processes and improve current processes within the facility
Assist CI specialists and engineers in completion of kaizen projects and blitzes
Share best practices with operations and other CI team members
Constant pursuit of elimination of waste in all critical processes
Must be comfortable in a high rate manufacturing environment, soliciting buy-in and participation at all levels
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
Basic knowledge of lean, six sigma, and theory of constraints concepts
Ability to read and interpret drawings
Strong problem solving skills and analytical ability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Personal computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
Experience using basic hand tools and power tools
Experience working cross functionally with many teams to accomplish a shared goal
Preferred
2 years of technical/mechanical experience
Knowledge of production processes
Experience with Minitab or similar software
Six Sigma green/black belt
MS Engineering and/or MBA
Hands-on experience with Six Sigma tools and techniques, and Lean manufacturing concepts
Demonstrated experience with time study methods
Demonstrated experience with SMED
Strong understanding of root cause problem solving (Six Sigma/8D/A3 etc.)
Experience with small caliber ammunition or high volume metallic parts manufacturing operations and equipment
CAD training
Experience with 3D printing
Benefits
Medical and dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
401K
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Gear discounts
Company
The Kinetic Group
The World Leader in Ammunition. Member of the Ammo+ division of the industrial-technological group, CSG.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase