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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, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at www.kennametal.com.
Manufacturing Engineer / Sintering Engineer Role Summary Manufacturing engineers work to support the infrastructure business units manufacturing operations, enabling production performance that is viable in terms of cost, quality, and delivery, while meeting industrial health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate for this position would be an individual with controls and a metallurgical background with experience in heat treatment. This position will support production in enhancing the furnace controls and efficiency for tungsten carbide and tungsten heavy alloy sintering process. This position will report directly to the Engineering Manager and be on-site at the Rogers, AR manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
Develop project plans and assign activities. Conduct progress reviews, implement corrective actions, assure all EHS guidelines and requirements are met and report progress to Engineering manager
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
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
Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including writing work instructions, procedures, and control plans
Request and coordinate Engineering changes
Communicate and coordinate with machine manufacturers or 3rd party services to address machine issues
Required Qualifications
3 to 7+ years relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, process diagrams, and PLC ladder logic
Experience working with automation and control system PLCs required
Travel up to 10% domestic and international
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience working with industrial scale furnaces
Familiarity with tungsten carbide and/or tungsten heavy alloy materials
Knowledge of physical metallurgy particularly in powdered metals / hard metal /metal alloys / industrial ceramics is strongly preferred
Knowledge of ferrous materials and their heat treatment
Metallurgical experience preferred
This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Sponsorship not available for this position.
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. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.
As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Manufacturing Engineer / Sintering Engineer Role Summary Manufacturing engineers work to support the infrastructure business units manufacturing operations, enabling production performance that is viable in terms of cost, quality, and delivery, while meeting industrial health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate for this position would be an individual with controls and a metallurgical background with experience in heat treatment. This position will support production in enhancing the furnace controls and efficiency for tungsten carbide and tungsten heavy alloy sintering process. This position will report directly to the Engineering Manager and be on-site at the Rogers, AR manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
Develop project plans and assign activities. Conduct progress reviews, implement corrective actions, assure all EHS guidelines and requirements are met and report progress to Engineering manager
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
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
Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including writing work instructions, procedures, and control plans
Request and coordinate Engineering changes
Communicate and coordinate with machine manufacturers or 3rd party services to address machine issues
Required Qualifications
3 to 7+ years relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, process diagrams, and PLC ladder logic
Experience working with automation and control system PLCs required
Travel up to 10% domestic and international
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience working with industrial scale furnaces
Familiarity with tungsten carbide and/or tungsten heavy alloy materials
Knowledge of physical metallurgy particularly in powdered metals / hard metal /metal alloys / industrial ceramics is strongly preferred
Knowledge of ferrous materials and their heat treatment
Metallurgical experience preferred
This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Sponsorship not available for this position.
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. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.
As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
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