Engineer Advanced Manufacturing

WIDIA; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the machinery manufacturing industry is seeking an entry-level Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer in La Vergne, TN. The successful candidate will support and improve pressing processes, manage projects, and utilize engineering skills to enhance manufacturing efficiency. This role involves collaboration with teams across multiple sites and requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 0 - 3 years of related experience in R&D or Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and process controls preferred.
• Exposure to safety guidelines & job safety analysis.

Responsibilities

• Improve pressing processes across multiple sites.
• Lead new process introduction and equipment installation.
• Conduct advanced preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BS Engineering – Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Material Science

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office 365

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About Kennametal

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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 to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Position Title: Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer (Pressing)

Location: LaVergne, TN

I. Summary Of Job

• The advanced manufacturing engineer serves as a primary technical resource within the assigned manufacturing area of pressing. Responsible for engineering related activities including developing, planning, supervising, performing, and coordinating a broad range of engineering activities. This includes training, quality assurance, statistical analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting of equipment and other related technical functions which will lend significant contribution to the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
  
  

II. Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily involvement and improvement of the pressing processes across multiple sites including but not limited to powder metal characterization, die management & pressing support.
• 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. in North American sites.
• 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 needed to lead, implement, and sustain systems improvements.
• Evaluate skill levels of technicians, develop training materials, coach and train multiple site team members for improving team and equipment performance.
• Involvement & coordination with global pressing competency team
• Travel up to 25% to manufacturing sites as required by project and site requests.
  

IV. Skills/Knowledge Required

• Teamwork and Communication: Able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization.
• Data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab, Power BI)
• CAD/Modeling Software (i.e. Siemens NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Microsoft Office 365 suite
  
  

VII. Education Guidelines

• BS Engineering – Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, industrial, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or closely related science with a minimum of 0 - 3 years of related experience
  
  

VIII. Experience Guidelines

• 0-3 years - R&D or Manufacturing environment
• Experience with variety of manufacturing equipment, including fundamental understanding of operations, user interface, process controls and programming preferred.
• Experience with automated material handling and robotics, including process controls, inspection and programming preferred.
• Exposure to safety guidelines & job safety analysis
  
  

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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