Research & Development Engineer - Remington

Job Description

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead product development programs for ammunition to successfully launch market leading new products at the Remington Ammunition production facility.

This position reports to the Director of Product Engineering and is based out of our Lonoke, Arkansas office.

What you'll do:

• Manage all aspects of new ammunition product development programs. This includes product design, testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, and raw material qualifications.

• Communicate and work with engineering technicians, assigning workload, and conveying new product requirements and goals.

• Cross-functional work with Operations and support staff to execute new product introductions into manufacturing. This includes assessing equipment capability, establishing bill of materials, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Problem solving and Failure Analysis, to resolve design and production issues.

• Support Marketing team with technical data review, asset creation, and attendance at trade and consumer shows as a subject matter expert.

• Initiate and maintain relationships with vendors and outside technical resources as needed, to be successful in developing new processes and products.

• Thorough understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques relating to small arms ammunition and other related disciplines is desired but not essential.

Experience you bring:

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics

• 1-3+ years of related experience or equivalent technical training or experience.

• Knowledge of advanced materials and processes.

• Hands-on problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.

• Experience with Minitab or similar software.

You might have:

• Background in ammunition development, ballistics, firearms, and related processes.

• Experience related to military service, hunting, competitive shooting, and reloading.

• CAD/CAM experience desired.

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!

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