Executive Application Engineering

Kennametal, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal, Inc. in Bengaluru invites an experienced Executive Application Engineering professional to execute customer-focused projects, program parts, and validate tooling on VMC/HMC machines.

The role emphasizes a strong grasp of drawings, process capability, and fixture engineering. Ideal candidates will have a BE/DME background, 5–8 years in Application Engineering for auto components, and hands-on experience with cutting tools, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and CAD tools like

Qualifications

• BE/DME with relevant machining/assembly experience in auto components.
• Experience in application engineering and proving out on machines (HMC/VMC).
• Ability to read component drawings and understand quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Part programming and proving out of components at customer location.
• Be willing to be stationed at customer site for 1–3 months.
• Knowledge of fixture assembly and fixture concepts.
• Troubleshooting of fixtures and interface with customers for project execution.

Skills

2-Wheeler/4-Wheeler engine machining

HMC/VMC operations

NC programming (Fanuc/Sinumerik/Heiden

Process capability concepts

Fixture concepts

Customer needs interpretation

Education

BE (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Prod. Engg)

DME

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description:

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 at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title:- Executive Application Engineering

Location:- Bangalore

Job Summary:

• DME with 05 to 10 years of experience or BE in Mechanical / Industrial Production with 3 to 6 years of experience in Application Engineering & prove out of Auto components on HMC/VMC.
• Good Process knowledge of Machining of 2-Wheeler & 4-Wheeler Engine, transmission and braking components.
• Hands on experience in application engineering on VMC / HMC.
• NC Part programming on Fanuc, Sinumerik, Heidenan & Mazatrol controllers.
• Exposure to Macro programming, Auto work measurement (Renishaw / Marposs).
• Exposure to latest in cutting tools.
• Ability to understand component drawings in detail.
• Ability to understand the quality requirements, CMM and inspection process.
• Exposure to calculation of process capability.
• Exposure to different types of Fixture concepts of VMC & HMC.
• Ability to understand customers Technical needs.
• Good communication skills.
• Awareness of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and coolant circuits.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid works (or any other 3D Tool).

Key Job Responsibility:

• Part programming and proving out of component at customer location.
• Should be willing to be stationed at customer location and execute projects for a period of 1-3 Months.
• To have a good knowledge about fixture assembly and Concepts regarding fixtures.
• Troubleshooting of fixtures.
• Complete knowledge about Tooling’s.
• Interface with customer for project execution and completion.

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 5-8 Years

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills:

• BE (Mechanical / Mechatronics /Prod. Engg)/ DME*
• Overall experience for Degree holder in Application Machine Tool /field & at least last 3 years in Field Sales /Pre – Sales experience.
• Strong ability to understand customers issues and to tackle problems independently. Comfortable with taking responsibility and to meet with customer expectation.

Equal Opportunity Employer