Senior Application Engineer, Machine Tool (Remote)

Kennametal; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal is seeking a Sr Application Engineer in the Machine Tool Industry to support customers with tooling and product application solutions. This role manages accounts, mentors junior staff, and may act as interim team leader in the field.

The position requires a Bachelors in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 5–7+ years in metal cutting, and strong ability to match Kennametal offerings to customer needs. Travel limited by remote work.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 plus years of successful field or manufacturing experience in the metal cutting industry.
• Experience working with OEM machine tool builders preferred
• Experience working in an extensive technical manufacturing environment
• Proficient in identifying and assessing customer needs
• Competent in understanding and communicating all products and technical information
• Able to understand and communicate complex contract conditions
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Well developed interpersonal skills enabling teamwork and clear communication
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, sales, etc) for project management
• Understand customers' business, technology, and product requirements and appropriately match Kennametal tooling solutions, products and services to meet customer needs
• Exceed customer expectations relative to Kennametal service levels and technical know-how and value-added services
• Perform sales forecasting, account planning and other administrative tasks that will profitably grow the business
• Understand and utilize company resources
• Show continuous improvements in technical, product and selling skills Maintain high impact customer relationships with current accounts to expand market share

Skills

5-7+ years metal cutting experience

Customer needs assessment

Technical product knowledge

Contract terms communication

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or equivalent

Job description

Kennametal is seeking a Sr Application Engineer in the Machine Tool Industry to support customers with tooling and product application solutions. This role manages accounts, mentors junior staff, and may act as interim team leader in the field.

The position requires a Bachelors in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 5–7+ years in metal cutting, and strong ability to match Kennametal offerings to customer needs. Travel limited by remote work.