About Kennametal
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Position Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer (Pressing Sintering)
Location: Orwell, Ohio
I. Summary of Job:
Current opening in Green Shaping - Pressing or Sintering Departments
The manufacturing process engineer serves as the primary technical resource within the assigned manufacturing area. Responsible for all engineering related activities including developing, planning, supervising, performing, and coordinating a broad range of process engineering activities. This includes training, quality assurance, statistical analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting of automated process equipment and other related technical functions which will lend significant contribution to the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
II. Duties & Responsibilities:
Daily control and improvement of the entire manufacturing process within the assigned areas of manufacturing including but not limited to powder metal characterization, pressing, die management, sintering, and metallurgical analysis.
Process support: Inspection of critical characteristics, historical analysis of equipment operation, quality, etc.
Equipment support: Advanced preventative maintenance, technical troubleshooting (including electrical / electronic and controls.
Smart factory integration including process data, machine diagnostics and status reporting
Procedures, working instructions: Development, implementation, training, and auditing
Project management: Lead new process introduction / qualification, equipment installation, etc.
Problem Solving: Identify complex problems; Lead teams in a systematic approach to resolution using data-driven analysis / decision making; Follow-through actions through implementation and validation
Ability to develop understanding of complex and evolving processes as required to lead, implement, and sustain systems improvements
Evaluate skill levels of technicians, develop training materials, coach and train team members for improving team and equipment performance.
Equipment design and maintenance: Develop design specifications for equipment and supporting preventative maintenance procedures
IV. Skills/Knowledge Required:
Experience with variety of manufacturing equipment, including fundamental understanding of operations, user interface, process controls and programming
Experience with automated material handling and robotics, including process controls, inspection and programming
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of electrical / electronic and control systems is desirable.
Teamwork and Communication: Able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization
Lean manufacturing principles, Blackbelt training desirable
Data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab)
VII. Education Guidelines:
BS Engineering - Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, industrial, Chemical Engineering, Material Scienceor closely related science with a minimum of 3 - 5+ years of related experience
VIII. Experience Guidelines:
3-5 years - R&D or Manufacturing environment
1-2 years - Project Management
Must have excellent track record in project planning, execution and delivery
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Position Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer (Pressing Sintering)
Location: Orwell, Ohio
I. Summary of Job:
Current opening in Green Shaping - Pressing or Sintering Departments
The manufacturing process engineer serves as the primary technical resource within the assigned manufacturing area. Responsible for all engineering related activities including developing, planning, supervising, performing, and coordinating a broad range of process engineering activities. This includes training, quality assurance, statistical analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting of automated process equipment and other related technical functions which will lend significant contribution to the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
II. Duties & Responsibilities:
Daily control and improvement of the entire manufacturing process within the assigned areas of manufacturing including but not limited to powder metal characterization, pressing, die management, sintering, and metallurgical analysis.
Process support: Inspection of critical characteristics, historical analysis of equipment operation, quality, etc.
Equipment support: Advanced preventative maintenance, technical troubleshooting (including electrical / electronic and controls.
Smart factory integration including process data, machine diagnostics and status reporting
Procedures, working instructions: Development, implementation, training, and auditing
Project management: Lead new process introduction / qualification, equipment installation, etc.
Problem Solving: Identify complex problems; Lead teams in a systematic approach to resolution using data-driven analysis / decision making; Follow-through actions through implementation and validation
Ability to develop understanding of complex and evolving processes as required to lead, implement, and sustain systems improvements
Evaluate skill levels of technicians, develop training materials, coach and train team members for improving team and equipment performance.
Equipment design and maintenance: Develop design specifications for equipment and supporting preventative maintenance procedures
IV. Skills/Knowledge Required:
Experience with variety of manufacturing equipment, including fundamental understanding of operations, user interface, process controls and programming
Experience with automated material handling and robotics, including process controls, inspection and programming
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of electrical / electronic and control systems is desirable.
Teamwork and Communication: Able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization
Lean manufacturing principles, Blackbelt training desirable
Data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab)
VII. Education Guidelines:
BS Engineering - Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, industrial, Chemical Engineering, Material Scienceor closely related science with a minimum of 3 - 5+ years of related experience
VIII. Experience Guidelines:
3-5 years - R&D or Manufacturing environment
1-2 years - Project Management
Must have excellent track record in project planning, execution and delivery
Job ID: 481936750
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025
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