Engineering Internships - Federal Ammunition

Pay Range:

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $28.00The 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.

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.

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. Want to learn more about what it’s like to Intern with The Kinetic Group? Take a look here: https://www.thekineticgroup.com/internships.html

These internship opportunities are based out of our Anoka, Minnesota office.

As an Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting projects that improve manufacturing processes, product performance, operational efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Interns are considered for a variety of engineering opportunities across the organization based on business needs, educational background, experience, and career interests.

Engineering internship opportunities may include:

• Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Support production operations through process improvement, capacity analysis, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, documentation development, and continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance operational performance using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Quality Engineering Intern: Assist with quality systems, process capability studies, root cause investigations, quality audits, inspection methods, and data analysis to support product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Research & Development Engineering Intern: Support new product development activities through testing, analysis, documentation, sample builds, validation activities, engineering change processes, and collaboration with product development teams.

Regardless of assignment, all Engineering Interns will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to solve real-world challenges, develop technical skills, and contribute to projects that have meaningful business impact across The Kinetic Group.

Experience you bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and present information clearly.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interest in engineering, manufacturing, product development, quality, or continuous improvement through coursework, projects, clubs, research, or previous work experience.

You Might Have

• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, research, manufacturing, or hands-on technical experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or quality management principles.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or other engineering design tools.
• Experience with statistical analysis, Minitab, data visualization, or engineering data analysis tools.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Desire to work in the ammunition manufacturing industry and apply engineering principles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

During this internship, the selected candidate will gain exposure to:

• Real-world engineering projects supporting manufacturing, product development, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Product development, testing, quality systems, and manufacturing processes used to produce industry-leading ammunition products.
• Data collection, statistical analysis, and engineering decision-making.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams.
• Hands-on experience applying engineering principles in a fast-paced ammunition manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• Shift: Monday-Friday (8-9 hour) days.
• Summer Internship: May-August.
• Internship assignments will be determined based on business needs, candidate interest and qualifications.

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.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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