Materials Engineer

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2022. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Materials Engineer

Full-Time Position – United States

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at www.kennametal.com.

ROLE SYNOPSIS

The primary focus for this position will be in ceramic manufacturing with an emphasis in utilizing materials science to improve processes and support the development and transition of new products. This position works to support North American insert and wear parts manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure all EHS guidelines and requirements are met to promote a safe working environment.
• Provide on-site assistance to improve equipment efficiency, product quality, and plant productivity.
• Write proposals for funding capital purchases and coordinate installation and testing of equipment.
• Guide the development, testing, and processing of material from raw powder to finished products.
• Program high temperature furnace PLC’s and monitor profiles to insure process control.
• Act as liaison between Technology and manufacturing to transition new products and processes.
• Develop and lead projects utilizing plant workforce, with a focus on scrap and productivity losses.
• Perform root cause analysis on EHS deficiencies, internal defects and customer returns.
• Work with purchasing and outside vendors to obtain necessary materials and equipment.
• Work with internal customers both in the facility and at other plant locations to improve delivery.
• Work with Technology to develop and document process specifications.
• Establish item routings and bill of materials using SAP data processing.
• Author and publish work instructions and quality control plans.
• Maintain process guidelines for the blank making processes and update plant databases.
• Provide training in areas of responsibility, monitoring the proficiency of the workforce.
• Work with the audit functions to verify compliance to the plant’s quality standard.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or 2+ years relevant industry experience.
• Undergraduate research or company experience will be considered.
• Must be able to travel domestic and international.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As such, it is the policy of Kennametal Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected status, group, or characteristic under federal, state, and/or local law or regulation. It is Kennametal Inc.'s policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.