Associate Engineer Product Design

Kennametal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal in Virginia is seeking an Associate Engineer, Product Design. The role involves developing tooling concepts for custom-engineered solutions, including metal cutting drills. You will work independently and collaboratively with Sales Teams, Application Engineers, and Manufacturing.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and two years of relevant experience. Familiarity with engineering specifications and CAD software is desired. Join a company dedicated to operational excellence in diverse industries.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience in a related position is preferred.
• Advanced mathematics knowledge.
• Experience with machining processes and carbide cutting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review customers' tool requests and develop tooling concepts.
• Provide completed quotations for tooling solutions.
• Collaborate with diverse groups including Sales Teams and Manufacturing.

Skills

Interpreting technical drawings

Engineering specifications

Geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

3D modeling and CAD/CAM software

Understanding of close tolerance manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 85 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 to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.

Job Title: Associate Engineer, Product Design

Location: New Market, VA

Job Summary and Mission

Kennametal, Inc. seeks an Associate Engineer - Product Engineering - to work in New Market, VA, and, as a member of the Global Solutions Engineering Group. This position will be responsible for reviewing customers' tool requests and developing tooling concepts for custom engineered solutions tooling including but not limited to metal cutting drills and steel products for turning and milling products as well as providing completed quotations for said tooling. This person will work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment with a diverse group of Sales Teams, Application Engineers, Customers, Material Sciences and Manufacturing.

Experience

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a related position is preferred.
• Practical experience interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Advanced mathematics and understanding of close tolerance manufacturing processes such as pressing, sintering, grinding, milling, turning, etc.
• Experience with 3D modeling and/or CAD/CAM software is also desired.
• Knowledge of machining processes and carbide cutting tools are a plus.

To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.