Engineer Process-US

Kennametal; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is looking for an Engineer-Process in La Vergne, Tennessee. This role involves providing technical support and problem-solving for manufacturing operations, with a focus on process improvement. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently.

The position requires a minimum 4-year technical degree or related experience in CNC programming and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include analyzing data, implementing lean methodologies, and standardizing processes for efficiency and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of technical degree or manufacturing experience in CNC grinding and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation.
• Experience in problem-solving and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Define problems and draw conclusions using analysis tools.
• Create and improve CNC programming to reduce costs.
• Standardize manufacturing processes with documentation.
• Lead lean manufacturing implementations.
• Analyze data to recommend method changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

CNC programming

Data analysis tools

Education

4-year technical degree or related manufacturing experience

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

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 Summary

The Engineer-Process provides technical support and problem solving for manufacturing operations. This position works within the manufacturing plant to identify opportunities and improve processes. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ability to properly define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions using standard problem solving and data analysis tools (5-Why, A3, 8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Able to create, access and improve CNC programming to reduce Cycle Time and Cost.
• Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including corresponding documentation supporting our safety, quality, and production systems.
• Provides leadership and assistance in implementing lean manufacturing methodologies throughout the plant.
• Analyzes data to determine and recommend changes in method, tooling, and equipment to reduce costs.
• Provides input on capital projects, engineering change processes, supplier quality corrective action reports, and new product development projects.
• Ability to manage multiple demands with a sense of urgency.
• Identifies and works to eliminate variability in standard manufacturing processes.
• Support process and equipment reliability.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum of 4-year technical degree or related manufacturing experience in CNC grinding, programming, machine tool design, and related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated experience in creative problem solving and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer