CNC Process Engineer — Metal-Cutting Manufacturing

Kennametal; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. seeks a Process Engineer for our New Market, VA facility. You will support metal-cutting manufacturing, optimize processes, and ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets while upholding EHS standards.

Responsibilities include developing routings, BOMs, tooling, and process improvements across CNC milling/turning/grinding and heat treatment. Collaboration with planning, QA, and maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in metal-cutting and CNC preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and CAD/CAM/NX tools.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing process: routings, BOMs, tooling, and gauges.
• Coordinate with Planning, QA, CNC Programming, and Manufacturing.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability; propose improvements.
• Support quality/productivity improvements; assist with capital purchases.
• Supervise maintenance team; manage maintenance budget.
• Coordinate with machine suppliers/3rd parties for issues.
• Develop project plans, budgets, actions; ensure EHS compliance.
• Prepare metrics and progress reports.
• Develop/transition new processes to manufacturing.
• Analyze data to achieve business objectives.
• Develop/standardize processes; write work instructions and control plans.

Skills

MS Office

CAD/CAM

Communication skills

Production planning

SAP knowledge

Carbide tooling knowledge

CNC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Kennametal Inc. seeks a Process Engineer for our New Market, VA facility. You will support metal-cutting manufacturing, optimize processes, and ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets while upholding EHS standards.

Responsibilities include developing routings, BOMs, tooling, and process improvements across CNC milling/turning/grinding and heat treatment. Collaboration with planning, QA, and maintenance is essential.