Process Engineer, Metal-Cutting & Process Improvement

Kennametal Stellite Inc.

Virginia (MN)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Kennametal Stellite Inc. in New Market, VA is seeking a Process Engineer to support metal-cutting manufacturing operations, including CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM, heat treatment, and related processes.

The role emphasizes cost, quality, and delivery while meeting EHS standards, reporting to the Manager Process Engineering. Responsibilities include creating routings/BOMs, coordinating with planning/QA/Manufacturing, evaluating manufacturability, supporting quality and productivity

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
1-3 years of relevant work experience required.
Experience in metal-cutting and CNC preferred.
Strong knowledge of MS Office and CAD/CAM software, NX preferred.
Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross functional departments to coordinate production activities.
5 years of experience in engineering industries is preferred.
Knowledge on production planning and scheduling.
Knowledge on SAP

Responsibilities

Determine manufacturing process including creating routings and bill of materials, identifying and procuring needed tooling, and designing work holding and gauges
Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, CNC Programming, and Manufacturing to manage preproduction process to planned lead times
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and make improvement recommendations
Provide manufacturing support with direct action, assistance, or coordination for quality and productivity improvements, issues and problems, and capital purchases
Supervise and provide direction for maintenance team; coordinating maintenance activities and managing maintenance budget
Communicate and coordinate with machine manufactures or 3rd party services to address machine issues
Develop project plans, budgets, team selection, and assign activities. Conduct progress reviews, implement corrective actions, assure all EHS guidelines and requirements are met and report progress to plant management
Prepare metrics, progress, status, and reports on key aspects of the assigned area of responsibility
Develop and/or transition new processes to manufacturing
Perform analysis and develop recommendations in support of achieving business objectives
Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including writing work instructions, procedures, and control plans