Kennametal

QA Engineer

• This position will cover job functions for the quality department supporting compliance to the Quality Management System for the assigned area.
• Customer Satisfaction – Utilize the CRM system and generate 8D’s on time to customers after quality events which impact customers.
• Assist management to identify systemic opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Financial Performance of Quality (scrap, first pass yield, rework) – Utilize the MRB process to disposition suspect material and drive problem solving to prevent recurrence on major issues.
• Work with management to maintain policies, procedures, control plans, failure catalogs, audits, metrology, et al, in a way that fosters an atmosphere of compliance in the area and continually improves customer satisfaction and quality financial performance.
• Flawless launch & change – Ensures risks are identified and mitigated ahead of launch for newly developed product or process or product changes in his or her assigned area.
• Lead and coordinate quality improvement efforts for targeted business metrics.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (site and corporate) to address root cause and drive improvement.
• Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
• Analyze product and process data to support improvement efforts.
• Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes.
• Recommend changes to processes and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
• Disposition non-conforming products and recommend containment and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to resolve customer complaints utilizing the CRM system and 8D process.
• Support quality management in diagnosing top level causes of customer complaints to support continuous improvement efforts in his or her assigned area.
• Perform duties in accordance with quality system requirements as the voice of Kennametal’s customers.
• Provide support for updating, auditing, and maintaining the ISO Quality Management System.
• Engage with regional and global QMS leadership to ensure conformance to corporate procedures.
• Participate in Internal Quality Audits and Layered Process Audits (LPAs).
• Establish and maintain Process Control Plans.
• Provide technical assistance to develop and improve inspection methods.
• Utilize Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to verify measurement system capability.
• Participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Quality Engineer

Supply Chain

• Work with PMC and manufacturing shop supervisors to prepare material support for manufacturing: material planning, raw material in & out.
• Working as the team leader of the warehouse to control the material in and out on right time and right method.
• Be responsible for management on the direct material & indirect material picking and receiving, finish goods receiving and delivery, and update the record correctly and timely in the SAP system.
• Be responsible for the warehouse daily management to make continuous improvement. E.g., warehouse location adjustment and optimization, accuracy of records etc.
• Keep good record and documents filing, provide warehouse report periodically.
• Complete the warehouse cycle count and year-end full counting, issue the variance analysis report, and implement the corrective actions.
• Other responsibilities assigned by Superior.

Supply Chain Specialist

Engineer

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document metallurgical and manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality, safety, and performance.
• Provide daily engineering technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and process-related issues to minimize downtime and defects.
• Analyze process flow and manufacturing data to improve product quality, cost reduction, throughput, and first-pass yield.
• Lead and support capital projects, including equipment design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation.

Process Engineer

Operations

• Manage the activities of plant operational excellence personnel
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the multi-sites/plants
• Collaborate with site management and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities
• Establish and share best practices
• Foster a culture of operational excellence

Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

• 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

• The CNC Programming Engineer will be responsible for all process engineering activities required to successfully launch new products.
• Ensure readiness for production by developing and validating manufacturing processes, programming equipment, designing fixtures, and implementing quality controls.
• Act as a technical liaison between design, manufacturing, and quality teams to guarantee smooth product introduction.
• Create and maintain die set PRT, OAG and ensure die set characterization.
• Develop and validate fixtures for Grinding and Wire EDM operations.
• Request and review CNC programs from shared services.
• Program quality check equipment and ensure integration with control plans.
• Review programs created by shared services for accuracy and compliance.
• Follow the first order through production and address any issues during this initial run (Product Validation).

CNC Programming Engineer

Application Engineer

• Meet or exceed revenue targets by effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers’ key needs and objectives in a professional manner
• Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts
• Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing
• Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales
• Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers
• Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline
• Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience
• Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers’ needs
• Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory
• Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory
• Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing
• Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports

CNC Machinist – Sales and Application Engineer

Product Designer

• Review customers’ tool requests and developing tooling concepts for custom engineered solutions tooling.
• Include but not limited to metal cutting drills and steel products for turning and milling products.
• Provide completed quotations for said tooling.
• Work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.

Associate Engineer – Product Design

Mechanical Engineer

• Design and create detailed concept and manufacturing drawings.
• Revise existing drawings.
• Perform basic tasks usually under direct supervision.
• Use standard technology to complete assigned tasks.
• Compile data and prepare reports in standard format.
• Create and develop 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Accurately dimension designs and create proper assemblies and components.
• Use ANSI and ISO standard dimensioning and tolerance practices.
• Assist in the product design from customer’s drawings, sketches, or descriptions.
• Interface with customers and internal teams.

Product Design Engineer

Program Manager

• Play a pivotal role in leading the design, execution, and evaluation of training programs
• Orchestrate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement training program schedules
• Lead the design and delivery of industry and skills training programs/courses
• Develop training programs focusing on features and benefits versus value-based training
• Liaise with industry experts to understand and utilize learning trends and platforms
• Establish processes to monitor results and collect feedback on trainings
• Define and measure success metrics through training feedback and results
• Coordinate product-related trainings including new product feature presentations
• Collaborate and synchronize with marketing efforts to generate demand
• Identify training objectives by analyzing overall needs and specific skill or knowledge gaps

Quality Engineer

Supply Chain Specialist

Process Engineer

Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

Process Engineer

CNC Programming Engineer

CNC Machinist – Sales and Application Engineer

Associate Engineer – Product Design

Product Design Engineer

Training Program Manager – Metal Cutting Tooling