Kennametal · 1 month ago
Sr Engineer Materials Science
Latrobe, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelKennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience, specializing in materials science and tooling solutions. The Senior Materials Science Engineer will lead Grade Development projects and execute global R&D initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance market share and optimize materials for metal cutting applications.
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Responsibilities
Lead Grade Development projects with some supervision following Kennametal’s stage gate process
Substantially plan and execute global R&D projects as a Project Leader or Team Member
Interact with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Customers on a global basis to grow Kennametal’s market share in metal cutting tools. Provide ideas for optimizing the materials portfolio on request
Substantially prepare and evaluate experimental materials through metal cutting and analytical materials testing. Summarize results and conclude findings to present to technical project team
Substantially manage scale-up products into manufacturing and assist with commercial launch of the product collaborating and guiding manufacturing and marketing teams
Grow understanding of material characteristics and properties important for various metal cutting applications and support sales and customers jointly with application and/or product guidance
Visit key customers to evaluate their machining needs and field test newly developed products
Support optimization of cutting tool materials portfolio through product lifecycle management
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Materials Science, Engineering or related field
Strong communication and project leadership skills
Strong communication and project leadership skills
Well versed in PC software applications
Excellent oral and written technical communication skills
Performance Driven
Leadership
Communication
Practical Judgment and Disciplined Problem Solving
Initiative
Intelligence
Analytical skills
Creativity & Innovation
Enthusiasm
Ambition
Teamwork
Customer Focus
Preferred
Masters degree in Materials Science, Engineering or related field
Experience in cemented carbides, PCD/PcBN based superhard materials, or PVD/CVD coatings
Basic understanding of metal cutting applications (e.g. turning, milling, drilling) and tool wear mechanisms
Familiarity with cutting tool design, cutting tool manufacturing, or materials analysis techniques
Company
Kennametal
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom.
Founded in 1938
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2015-02-27Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Patrick S. Watson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Judith Bacchus
Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Relations Officer
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