Process Engineer Job at Kennametal (New Market)

Process Engineer

Kennametal

Location:
United States , New Market

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Engineer Process position supports metal-cutting manufacturing operations. Role enables production performance that is viable in terms of cost, quality, and delivery while meeting environmental, health, and safety standards. This position supports steel cutting tool manufacturing; identifying opportunities to improve processes through the application of new equipment and systems, improved programming techniques, process evaluation/improvements, and other engineering-related areas. The Engineer Process supports all areas of plant operations. Scope of responsibilities includes cnc milling, cnc turning, cnc grinding, induction brazing, EDM, heat treatment, surface treatment, additive manufacturing, and the maintenance of all equipment, process and the facility. Works directly under the supervision of Manager Process Engineering.

Job Responsibility:

Determine manufacturing process including creating routings and bill of materials, identifying and procuring needed tooling, and designing work holding and gauges
Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, CNC Programming, and Manufacturing to manage preproduction process to planned lead times
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and make improvement recommendations
Provide manufacturing support with direct action, assistance, or coordination for quality and productivity improvements, issues and problems, and capital purchases
Supervise and provide direction for maintenance team
coordinating maintenance activities and managing maintenance budget
Communicate and coordinate with machine manufactures or 3rd party services to address machine issues
Develop project plans, budgets, team selection, and assign activities
Conduct progress reviews, implement corrective actions, assure all EHS guidelines and requirements are met and report progress to plant management
Prepare metrics, progress, status, and reports on key aspects of the assigned area of responsibility
Develop and/or transition new processes to manufacturing
Perform analysis and develop recommendations in support of achieving business objectives
Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including writing work instructions, procedures, and control plans

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
1-3 years of relevant work experience required
Experience in metal-cutting and CNC preferred
Strong knowledge of MS Office and CAD/CAM software, NX preferred
Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross functional departments to coordinate production activities
5 years of experience in engineering industries is preferred
Knowledge on carbide tool manufacturing process
Knowledge on production planning and scheduling
Knowledge on SAP
Must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future

Nice to have:

Experience in metal-cutting and CNC
5 years of experience in engineering industries
Knowledge on carbide tool manufacturing process
Knowledge on production planning and scheduling
Knowledge on SAP

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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