Process Engineer: Metal-Cutting Manufacturing Innovator

WIDIA; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in New Market, VA is seeking a Process Engineer to support metal-cutting manufacturing, improve processes, and drive performance.

You will work on CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM, heat treatment, and other operations under the supervision of the Process Engineering Manager. The role emphasizes implementing process improvements, coordinating with planning and maintenance teams, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.

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 production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge on SAP.

Responsibilities

• Define manufacturing processes, routings, BOMs and tooling.
• Coordinate with Planning, QA, CNC Programming, and Manufacturing to meet lead times.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and suggest improvements.
• Provide manufacturing support for quality and productivity improvements and capital purchases.
• Supervise maintenance team and manage maintenance budget.
• Coordinate with machine manufacturers or 3rd party services to address issues.
• Develop project plans, budgets and implement corrective actions in EHS-compliant manner.
• Prepare metrics and progress reports for area of responsibility.
• Develop and transition new processes to manufacturing.
• Write work instructions, procedures and control plans.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Production planning

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

CAD/CAM NX experience preferred

Tools

SAP

CAD/CAM software (NX)

MS Office

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in New Market, VA is seeking a Process Engineer to support metal-cutting manufacturing, improve processes, and drive performance.

You will work on CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM, heat treatment, and other operations under the supervision of the Process Engineering Manager. The role emphasizes implementing process improvements, coordinating with planning and maintenance teams, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.