Process Engineer Job at Kennametal (Rogers)

Process Engineer

Kennametal

Location:
United States , Rogers

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Manufacturing engineers work to support infrastructure-wear components manufacturing operations, enabling production performance that is viable in terms of cost, quality, and delivery, while meeting industrial health, safety, and environmental standards. The primary focus will be in operations related to the Centerless Grinding, Surface Grinding, and Cylindrical Grinding, process lines. This position will identify opportunities and improve processes through the application of new equipment and systems, improved programming techniques, process evaluation/improvements, material handling, and other engineering-related areas.

Job Responsibility:

Develop project plans and assign activities
Provide manufacturing support with direct action, assistance, or coordination for quality and productivity improvements, issues and problems, and capital purchases
Coordinate work of Technical/Professional or Admin/Support roles
Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including writing work instructions, procedures, and control plans
Work with Production Planning, QA, and Manufacturing to manage preproduction process to planned lead times
Prepare metrics, progress, status, and reports on key aspects of the assigned area of responsibility
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and make improvement recommendations
Design, define, and implement manufacturing devices, tooling, fixtures, and gauges
Establish routings and processes and check regularly for accuracy
Develop and/or transition new processes to manufacturing
Perform analysis and develop recommendations in support of achieving business objectives
Request and coordinate Engineering changes
Communicate and coordinate with machine manufacturers or 3rd party services to address machine issues

Requirements:

3 to 7+ years relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, and process diagrams
Experience working with automation, control systems, PLCs, and CNC equipment required
Travel up to 10% domestic and international
Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident

Nice to have:

Hands-on experience working with CNC Grinding Equipment
Familiarity with tungsten carbide and/or tungsten heavy alloy materials
Knowledge of physical metallurgy particularly in powdered metals / hard metal /metal alloys / industrial ceramics
Understanding of Centerless Grinding, Surface Grinding, and Cylindrical Grinding

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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