Materials Engineer - Steel Processing

Job Duties

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, 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.

As we continue to invest in and expand our steel case manufacturing capability, we are seeking a Materials Engineer with deep expertise in steel alloy processing and material behavior.

This role will serve as the internal subject matter expert on steel materials, supporting manufacturing engineering by guiding alloy selection, heat treatment strategies, and microstructure optimization. This individual will play a critical role in improving material performance, troubleshooting defects, and accelerating our overall learning curve in steel processing.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.

What you’ll do:

Serve as the technical authority on steel alloys and material behavior across manufacturing processes

Provide expertise in:

Steel metallurgy and alloy systems

Microstructure development and grain structure control

Heat treatment response of various steel grades

Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to:

Optimize annealing and tempering strategies

Align material properties with forming and performance requirements

Lead investigations into material-related defects, including:

Cracking

Hardness variation

Grain structure inconsistencies

Performance failures

Conduct and interpret metallurgical analysis, including:

Microstructure evaluation

Mechanical testing results

Support selection and validation of raw materials and suppliers

Provide input on heat treatment cycles and process parameters from a material science perspective

Collaborate with external consultants, labs, and vendors to implement best practices

Help establish internal standards for steel materials, properties, and quality control

Experience you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering (Materials-focused preferred)

5+ years of experience working with steel materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong expertise in:

Steel metallurgy and alloy behavior

Heat treatment effects on steel properties (annealing, tempering, quenching)

Microstructure and grain size control

Experience conducting or interpreting metallurgical testing and analysis

You might have:

Experience with steel alloys used in high-performance or high-volume applications

Background in Ammunition or Hunt/Shoot industry

Familiarity with boron steels or advanced alloy systems

Experience supporting or collaborating with:

Heat treat operations

Steel forming processes

Exposure to failure analysis and root cause investigations in production environments

Experience working with external labs or material suppliers

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:

$77,300.00 - $108,100.00

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

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering (Materials-focused preferred).

Minimum Experience Required

5+ years of experience working with steel materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$77,300.00 - $108,100.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55303

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R

Job Benefits

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!