Process Engineer

Kennametal • Henderson, NC

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About The Position

The Kennametal manufacturing plant in Henderson, NC is seeking a Process Engineer supporting the Infrastructure Business Unit. This position is responsible for all manufacturing engineering within the facility. This role will drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams within and supporting the Henderson plant. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree and related manufacturing experience in engineering (metallurgical or mechanical).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated experience in creative problem solving and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and transition new and/or improved processes and devices into manufacturing operation.
• Effectively evaluate alternatives and propose best solutions.
• Prepare procedures, training plans and manufacturing enabling documentation.
• Provide on-site assistance for troubleshooting as needed during hours of operation and/or during maintenance shutdowns.
• Lead process improvements and capital project implementation.
• Effectively support Management of Change to minimize EHS risks and manufacturing disruptions.
• Proactively develop project plans and budgets, select and manage teams, conduct progress reviews, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.
• Meet budget, timeline and project objectives.
• Regularly provide progress updates.
• Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, including corresponding documentation supporting our safety, quality, and production systems.
• Proactively contribute to the achievement of operations goals of safety, quality, customer satisfaction, employee engagement and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with established EHS and quality standards.
• Ability to properly define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions using standard problem solving and data analysis tools (5-Why, A3, 8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Provides leadership and assistance in implementing lean manufacturing methodologies throughout the plant.
• Analyzes data to determine and recommend changes in method, tooling, and equipment to reduce cost.
• Provides input on capital projects, engineering change processes, supplier quality corrective action reports, and new product development projects.
• Ability to manage multiple demands with a sense of urgency.
• Experience in batch process engineering.
• Identifies and works to eliminate variability in standard manufacturing processes.
• Support process and equipment reliability.
• Powder metallurgy experience preferably including powder milling, batch formulation, and spray drying.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree