Process Engineer

Kennametal

Manufacturing Process Engineer optimizing sintering and surface treatment processes for industrial technology leader Kennametal. Ensuring operational excellence through engineering and project management.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeOrwell • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Daily control and improvement of the entire manufacturing process within the assigned areas of manufacturing including but not limited to sintering, edge shaping, and surface treatment of cemented carbide inserts.
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 and cost savings initiatives.
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Engineering – Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, industrial, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or closely related science with a minimum of 3 - 5+ years of related experience
3-5 years - R&D or Manufacturing environment
1-2 years - Project Management
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
Lean manufacturing principles \ Black Belt Training desirable
Data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Project management opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

sinteringedge shapingsurface treatmentpreventative maintenancetechnical troubleshootingprocess data analysismachine diagnosticsequipment designdata analysisprogramming

Soft Skills

problem solvingteam leadershipcoachingtrainingsystematic approachcommunicationanalytical thinkingimplementationvalidationprocess improvement

Certifications

BS EngineeringBlack Belt Training