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Manufacturing Engineer – Industrial & Metallurgical Processes
Kennametal. Develop, evaluate, improve, and document metallurgical and manufacturing processes .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, evaluate, improve, and document metallurgical and manufacturing processes
- Provide daily engineering technical support for furnace room, chemical plant, blending, and screening operations
- Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues to minimize downtime and defects
- Monitor process controls and adherence to standards and specifications
- Analyze process flow and manufacturing data to improve quality, cost, throughput, and first-pass yield
- Lead corrective and preventive actions
- Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Use SPC, process capability analysis, and repeatability and reproducibility studies
- Lead and support capital projects, including equipment design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation
- Optimize process, machinery, and material-flow layouts for efficiency, safety, and ergonomics
- Partner with maintenance, operations, and suppliers on equipment performance and improvements
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Implement procedures and train associates
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, EHS, and supply chain teams
- Present technical findings, improvement plans, and project updates to leadership and plant teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting manufacturing processes in an industrial or process-based environment
- Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, Lean manufacturing, and operational excellence principles
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis and process control tools
- Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Legally authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future
- Preferred: Experience with metallurgical or chemical process manufacturing
- Preferred: Experience leading or supporting capital equipment projects
- Preferred: Familiarity with furnace operations, chemical processing, material blending, or screening processes
- Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)