Process Engineer
Kennametal NA

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Position Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer (Pressing)

Location: Rogers, AR

I. Summary of Job:

• The manufacturing engineer serves as a primary technical resource within the assigned manufacturing area of pressing. Responsible for engineering related activities including developing, planning, supervising, performing, and coordinating a broad range of engineering activities. This includes training, quality assurance, statistical analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting of equipment and other related technical functions which will lend significant contribution to the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives.

II. Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily involvement and improvement of the pressing department including but not limited to powder metal characterization, die management & pressing support.
• Process support: Inspection of critical characteristics, historical analysis of equipment operation, quality, etc.
• Equipment support: Advanced preventative maintenance, technical troubleshooting (including electrical / electronic and controls.
• Smart factory integration including process data, machine diagnostics and status reporting.
• Procedures, working instructions: Development, implementation, training, and auditing.
• Project Management: Lead new process introduction / qualification, capital projects, equipment installation, etc. at the Rogers, AR location.
• Problem Solving: Identify complex problems; Lead teams in a systematic approach to resolution using data-driven analysis / decision making; Follow-through actions through implementation and validation.
• Ability to develop understanding of complex and evolving processes as needed to lead, implement, and sustain systems improvements.
• Evaluate skill levels of technicians, develop training materials, coach and train multiple site team members for improving team and equipment performance.
• Involvement & coordination with global pressing competency team
• Travel up to 10% to manufacturing sites as required by project and site requests.

IV. Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Teamwork and Communication: Able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization.
• Data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab, Power BI)
• CAD/Modeling Software (i.e. Siemens NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Automation Software (Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB etc.)
• Microsoft Office 365 suite

VII. Education Guidelines:

• BS Engineering - Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, industrial, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or closely related science with a minimum of 3-7 years of related experience

VIII. Experience Guidelines:

• 3-7 years - R&D or Manufacturing environment
• Experience with variety of manufacturing equipment, including fundamental understanding of operations, user interface, process controls and programming preferred.
• Experience with automated material handling and robotics, including process controls, inspection and programming preferred.
• Exposure to safety guidelines & job safety analysis

Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.

Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville
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