Engineer, Process

Kennametal

Engineer Process working under Plant Manager to enhance competitiveness and operational excellence at Kennametal. Designing innovative tooling solutions and managing projects in the metalworking industry.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeHanoi • 🇻🇳 VietnamMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly under the supervision of Plant Manager
Responsible for engineering to support the growth of the plant including all aspects, functions
Design, develop and implement initiatives to improve the Company's processes and operations to enhance competitiveness and operational excellence
Prepare quotation for complete technical and commercial Cutting Tools for customers
Take technical responsibility for the Project's orders (all technical information is clear to the customer before the quotation and after the order is sent)
Technical project management
Programming for CNC grinding machines, designing cutting tool drawings according to customer requirements
Plan and execute the transfer of projects to KVN
Develop new, innovative tool solutions together with customers and machine tool builders
Parts cost management - Analyze and optimize production processes
Process citation/study is supported
Grasp concepts in production management such as: Safety, Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, RCA, 5S, Kaizen, etc.
Consent to projects to improve OEE and reduce cycle times
Create documents and store them according to the Company's procedures
Communicate with suppliers (technical and commercial, follow the work assigned to them)
Review and measure engineering methods, technology applications, work processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in English and Vietnamese (written and spoken)
Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering or Technical Educations
About 3-5 years of related work experience in metalworking industry (especially in cutting tools and/or CNC metalworking machines and/or CAD/CAM software)
System processing experience - specifically, SAP
Knowledge of ISO systems/ TS 16949/ ISO 14001 preferred
Proactive, aggressive, well-organized and hardworking
Ability to prioritize and follow-up on issues with method and efficiency
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High level of autonomy, experience in working in fast moving, technical business environment
Strong knowledge of MS Office software, ACAD and/or other CAD/CAM software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

CNC programmingcutting tool designtechnical project managementproduction process optimizationlean manufacturingSix SigmaFMEARCA5SKaizen

Soft Skills

proactivewell-organizedhardworkingability to prioritizemethodical follow-upexcellent communicationpresentation skillshigh level of autonomy

Certifications

ISO 14001TS 16949