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The Kinetic Group Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer - CCI/Speer in Lewiston, Idaho
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-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.
The Sr. Quality Engineer role drives cross‑functional problem solving, advanced statistical analysis, and gaging studies to support product and process excellence. Key responsibilities include leading DMAIC‑based initiatives, managing ISO 9001 internal audits, developing data‑driven quality reports, implementing effective corrective actions, and continuously improving process control.
This position reports to the Quality Assurance Senior Manager and is based out of our Lewiston, ID office.
What you’ll do :
Facilitating cross functional problem-solving meetings. Track open action items, keep the team focused on the current problem and moving forward utilizing the DMAIC model.
Perform GR&R studies and assist with gage fixture design and prove-out. Research and recommend improved gaging equipment.
Provide statistical study design and analysis. Examples: full and fractional factorial designs, t & F tests, regression, power analysis and sample size selection.
Develop reports based on data from multiple systems to highlight quality issues.
Assure the effectiveness of the business management system by active participation on the internal ISO 9001 audit team.
Actively improve and simplify existing processes and process control plans.
Write root cause and corrective action reports for customer complaints.
Act as designated substitute QA Manager in the QA Manager’s absence.
Continued professional development.
Work with minimal supervision, establish priority and meet scheduled completion dates.
May include supervising direct reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Experience you bring :
BS in Engineering, Science, Math or Statistics.
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality assurance function.
9 semester hours of applied statistics or equivalent certified training.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
You might have:
ASQ certification CQE
Any other ASQ Certification
VBA programing in Excel
Familiarity with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4
Working knowledge of Minitab
ISO 9001 auditor or equivalent
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:
$82,600.00 - $115,700.00
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
International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) 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 (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over.
The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard 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 here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@tkghunt.com .