Senior Application Engineer - Machine Tooling (Remote)

Kennametal Inc.; Ohio; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. is seeking a Sr Application Engineer for the Machine Tool Industry. This role supports the team with technical tooling and application solutions in the metal cutting field, managing customer accounts and mentoring junior staff.

You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams, understand customer requirements, and match Kennametal products to meet needs while striving to exceed service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years of field or manufacturing experience in metal cutting.
• Experience with OEM machine tool builders preferred.
• Strong ability to identify customer needs and communicate technical information.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams for project management.
• Match Kennametal tooling solutions to customer needs.
• Exceed customer service levels with technical know-how.
• Perform sales forecasting, account planning, and related tasks.
• Maintain high-impact relationships to grow market share.
• Utilize company resources effectively.

Skills

Customer needs assessment

Technical communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent working experience in industry

Job description

Kennametal Inc. is seeking a Sr Application Engineer for the Machine Tool Industry. This role supports the team with technical tooling and application solutions in the metal cutting field, managing customer accounts and mentoring junior staff.

You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams, understand customer requirements, and match Kennametal products to meet needs while striving to exceed service levels.