Application Engineer - Metal Cutting Tools Job at Kennametal (Charlotte, NC or central North Carolina)

Senior Materials Science Engineer

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers ...

Location

United States , Latrobe

Salary:

Not provided

Kennametal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or Masters degree (preferred) in Materials Science, Engineering or related field
Strong communication and project leadership skills
Prefer experience in cemented carbides, PCD/PcBN based superhard materials, or PVD/CVD coatings
Basic understanding of metal cutting applications (e.g. turning, milling, drilling) and tool wear mechanisms are a plus
Familiarity with cutting tool design, cutting tool manufacturing, or materials analysis techniques can be instrumental
All applicants must have strong communication and project leadership skills, be well versed in PC software applications, and exhibit excellent oral and written technical communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead Grade Development projects with some supervision following Kennametal’s stage gate process
Substantially plan and execute global R&D projects as a Project Leader or Team Member
Interact with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Customers on a global basis to grow Kennametal’s market share in metal cutting tools
Provide ideas for optimizing the materials portfolio on request
Substantially prepare and evaluate experimental materials through metal cutting and analytical materials testing
Summarize results and conclude findings to present to technical project team
Substantially manage scale-up products into manufacturing and assist with commercial launch of the product collaborating and guiding manufacturing and marketing teams
Grow understanding of material characteristics and properties important for various metal cutting applications and support sales and customers jointly with application and/or product guidance
Visit key customers to evaluate their machining needs and field test newly developed products
Support optimization of cutting tool materials portfolio through product lifecycle management

Application Engineer - Metal Cutting Tools

Support customer relationships by maintaining deep product technical knowledge f...

Location

United States , San Antonio

Salary:

Not provided

Kennametal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 Years of Relevant Work Experience Required
Strong knowledge and experience with CNC Machining Processes and Tooling Application
Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering

Job Responsibility

Be an expert in the company’s products and applications across end-markets while being vigil of cost savings and expansion into untapped market applications
Understand the difference in Kennametal’s products vs. competitor’s offerings and provide expert advice on the advantages of the company’s products in specific applications
Perform analysis of complex application needs and develop recommendations in support of customer balancing business need
Conduct tooling and application testing
Prepare and present progress, status and forecasting reports of assigned area of responsibility
Maintain expert knowledge on machining industry trends, training opportunities, and forecasts
Support sales growth in using the company’s products/technology to design and execute cost savings initiatives with customers
Active collaboration with internal customers such as Product Marketing, Mfg., Technology, etc., to ensure information share and goal alignments
Promote E-Commerce and other innovative revenue streams to support all customers and their buying habits

What we offer

Medical/Dental/Vision benefit options starting day one of employment
401k with match up to 6%
Company Vehicle to facilitate travel requirements

Associate Engineer Product Design

Kennametal, Inc. seeks an Associate Engineer - Product Engineering - to work in ...

Location

United States , New Market

Salary:

Not provided

Kennametal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred
At least two (2) years of experience in a related position is preferred
Practical experience interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications
Knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Advanced mathematics and understanding of close tolerance manufacturing processes such as pressing, sintering, grinding, milling, turning, etc.
Experience with 3D modeling and/or CAD/CAM software is also desired
Knowledge of machining processes and carbide cutting tools are a plus

Job Responsibility

Reviewing customers' tool requests and developing tooling concepts for custom engineered solutions tooling including but not limited to metal cutting drills and steel products for turning and milling products as well as providing completed quotations for said tooling
Working independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment with a diverse group of Sales Teams, Application Engineers, Customers, Material Sciences and Manufacturing

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Salary:

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Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher technical education (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar)
5+ years of experience in metalworking / mechanical engineering
Expert knowledge of machining and fabrication processes: turning, milling, CNC machining, EDM, laser/waterjet/plasma cutting, sheet metal processing, welding
Understanding of post-processing methods: polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sand/shot blasting, coatings, painting
Knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, composites) and their processing properties
English level B2+
Customer-oriented mindset and ability to clearly explain technical details
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
IT-enthusiast, ready to adopt modern tools and software (CAD/CAM, CRM, cloud systems)
Technical drawing interpretation – proficiency 5/5

Job Responsibility

Analyze drawings and CAD models (in English)
Calculate manufacturing costs (materials, machining hours, post-processing)
Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes where needed
Document and transfer calculations to the Sales/Commercial team
Review 3D models and 2D drawings for quoting and manufacturability feedback
Organize RFQs and clarify details with Sales and Engineering teams
Maintain quote databases and ensure timely updates
Deliver high-quality and accurate quotes ideally within 1–2 working hours
Support process automation initiatives and workflow optimization

What we offer

Holiday Calendar: US holidays
Flexible schedule aligned with US Eastern Time
Company-provided desktop PC and monitor

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Salary:

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Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher technical education (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar)
5+ years of experience in metalworking / mechanical engineering
Expert knowledge of machining and fabrication processes: turning, milling, CNC machining, EDM, laser/waterjet/plasma cutting, sheet metal processing, welding
Understanding of post-processing methods: polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sand/shot blasting, coatings, painting
Knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, composites) and their processing properties
English level B2+
Customer-oriented mindset and ability to clearly explain technical details
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
IT-enthusiast, ready to adopt modern tools and software (CAD/CAM, CRM, cloud systems)
Technical drawing interpretation – proficiency 5/5

Job Responsibility

Analyze drawings and CAD models (in English)
Calculate manufacturing costs (materials, machining hours, post-processing)
Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes where needed
Document and transfer calculations to the Sales/Commercial team
Review 3D models and 2D drawings for quoting and manufacturability feedback
Organize RFQs and clarify details with Sales and Engineering teams
Maintain quote databases and ensure timely updates
Deliver high-quality and accurate quotes ideally within 1–2 working hours
Support process automation initiatives and workflow optimization

What we offer

Full-time remote work (home office)
Holiday Calendar: US holidays
Flexible schedule aligned with US Eastern Time
Company-provided desktop PC and monitor

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Location

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Not provided

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher technical education (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar)
5+ years of experience in metalworking / mechanical engineering
Expert knowledge of machining and fabrication processes: turning, milling, CNC machining, EDM, laser/waterjet/plasma cutting, sheet metal processing, welding
Understanding of post-processing methods: polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sand/shot blasting, coatings, painting
Knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, composites) and their processing properties
English level B2+
Customer-oriented mindset and ability to clearly explain technical details
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
IT-enthusiast, ready to adopt modern tools and software (CAD/CAM, CRM, cloud systems)

Job Responsibility

Analyze drawings and CAD models (in English)
Calculate manufacturing costs (materials, machining hours, post-processing)
Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes where needed
Document and transfer calculations to the Sales/Commercial team
Review 3D models and 2D drawings for quoting and manufacturability feedback
Organize RFQs and clarify details with Sales and Engineering teams
Maintain quote databases and ensure timely updates
Deliver high-quality and accurate quotes ideally within 1–2 working hours
Support process automation initiatives and workflow optimization

What we offer

Company-provided desktop PC and monitor

Fulltime

Application Engineer, CNC & Sheet Metal

We are looking for a Application Engineer to support our Sales and Engineering t...

Location

Argentina , Buenos Aires

Salary:

Not provided

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher technical education (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar)
5+ years of experience in metalworking / mechanical engineering
Expert knowledge of machining and fabrication processes: turning, milling, CNC machining, EDM, laser/waterjet/plasma cutting, sheet metal processing, welding
Understanding of post-processing methods: polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sand/shot blasting, coatings, painting
Knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, composites) and their processing properties
English level B2+
Customer-oriented mindset and ability to clearly explain technical details
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
IT-enthusiast, ready to adopt modern tools and software (CAD/CAM, CRM, cloud systems)

Job Responsibility

Analyze drawings and CAD models (in English)
Calculate manufacturing costs (materials, machining hours, post-processing)
Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes where needed
Document and transfer calculations to the Sales/Commercial team
Review 3D models and 2D drawings for quoting and manufacturability feedback
Organize RFQs and clarify details with Sales and Engineering teams
Maintain quote databases and ensure timely updates
Deliver high-quality and accurate quotes ideally within 1–2 working hours
Support process automation initiatives and workflow optimization

What we offer

Company-provided desktop PC and monitor

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India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in metalworking / mechanical engineering
Expert knowledge of machining and fabrication processes: turning, milling, CNC machining, EDM, laser/waterjet/plasma cutting, sheet metal processing, welding
Understanding of post-processing methods: polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sand/shot blasting, coatings, painting
Knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, composites) and their processing properties
English level B2+
Customer-oriented mindset and ability to clearly explain technical details
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
IT-enthusiast, ready to adopt modern tools and software (CAD/CAM, CRM, cloud systems)
Technical drawing interpretation – proficiency 5/5

Job Responsibility

Analyze drawings and CAD models (in English)
Calculate manufacturing costs (materials, machining hours, post-processing)
Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes where needed
Document and transfer calculations to the Sales/Commercial team
Review 3D models and 2D drawings for quoting and manufacturability feedback
Organize RFQs and clarify details with Sales and Engineering teams
Maintain quote databases and ensure timely updates
Deliver high-quality and accurate quotes ideally within 1–2 working hours
Support process automation initiatives and workflow optimization

Application Engineer - Metal Cutting Tools

Kennametal

Location:
United States , Charlotte, NC or central North Carolina

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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