Materials Science Engineer: Innovate Metal Processes

Kennametal Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Rogers, AR, seeks a Materials Science Engineer (MS or PhD) to join our manufacturing and research facility.

The role supports product qualification, process improvement, and quality initiatives related to hard metals, cemented tungsten carbide powders, industrial ceramics, and metal alloys. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Product Management to develop products, improve processes, and support customer requirements, with hands-on lab and

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a related Engineering field.
• Background in physical metallurgy, materials science, or related disciplines.
• Experience with powdered metals, hard metals, metal alloys, or industrial ceramics.
• Hands-on laboratory, research, or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute multi-site test plans to support process development and quality improvements.
• Manage engineering projects through data-driven analysis and validation activities.
• Drive projects to completion with clear stakeholder communication.
• Develop subject matter expertise in materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Serve as on-site technical resource for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Analyze engineering drawings and material requirements; perform measurements.

Skills

Physical metallurgy

Materials science

Powdered metals

Metal alloys

Industrial ceramics

Laboratory experience

Statistical methods

Project management

Documentation

Education

MS/PhD in Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in Rogers, AR, seeks a Materials Science Engineer (MS or PhD) to join our manufacturing and research facility.

The role supports product qualification, process improvement, and quality initiatives related to hard metals, cemented tungsten carbide powders, industrial ceramics, and metal alloys. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Product Management to develop products, improve processes, and support customer requirements, with hands-on lab and