Kennametal's manufacturing plant in Bedford, PA is seeking a Process Engineer to support the Earth Cutting Tools (ECT) Business Unit. This role is responsible for all manufacturing engineering within the facility and will drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Two or more years of experience working in batch and discrete component manufacturing environment.
- Experience with any of the following technologies: machining, welding, powder pressing and sintering, brazing, heat treating and/or molten metal operations.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement and problem-solving skills, with experience delivering sustainable improvements with Lean and Six Sigma™ tools.
- Experience troubleshooting, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes and systems related to areas of responsibility.
- Experience executing capital projects to support replacement, modernization and/or new process implementation to achieve operational goals.
- Prefer experience with process automation, PLC and robotics.
- AUTOCAD, NX CAD systems, 2D and 3D modeling, and CAD-CAM experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and transition new and/or improved processes and devices into manufacturing operation.
- Provide on-site assistance for troubleshooting as needed during hours of operation and/or during maintenance shutdowns.
- Lead process improvements and capital project implementation.
- Work with Corporate Sourcing, Finance and outside vendors to specify, procure, effectively install, start-up and complete acceptance testing of capital equipment.
- Lead improvement tasks and projects using Lean and Six Sigma™ continuous improvement tools on the manufacturing floor.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Materials Management and Finance teams to ensure that BOMs and routings accurately reflect product manufacturing steps, and are optimized to improve cost effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.
- Work in conjunction with Product Engineering, Sourcing and Product Management to assure timely delivery of new product requests and reviews.
Other
- Minimum of BS in Engineering. Mechanical or Materials Engineering preferred.
- Strong positive interpersonal and hands-on problem-solving skills, and experience working effectively with cross-functional teams across all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, set priorities, identify, and resolve problems, and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) and MRP experience (SAP preferred).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
