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WIDIA · 7 hours ago

Process Engineer

La Vergne, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 80 years of experience, focusing on materials science and tooling solutions. The Process Engineer position supports metal-cutting manufacturing operations, enhancing production performance while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

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

Qualification

CNC programmingMetal-cutting experienceProcess improvementMS OfficeCAD/CAM softwareProduction planningSAPEffective communicationTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

1-3 years of relevant work experience required

Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross functional departments to coordinate production activities

To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future