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 9,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $1.9 billion in revenues in fiscal 2020. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Goshen, IN

Job Summary and Mission:

This position works within the foundry plants, working closely with Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service and Quality team members to assist with technical specifications about our products.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document foundry processes.
• Analyze process flow to improve product quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Analyze casting defects and develop corrective actions.
• Provide daily engineering technical support for manufacturing operations including, core room, melting, molding, pouring, cleaning, and finishing areas.
• Apply statistical methods to determine and improve process capability, repeatability, first-pass yields, and conformance to quality requirements.
• Assist in the design and layout of tooling systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures, implement procedures, and train associates in their use.
• Monitor process controls and adherence to standards.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, or Metallurgy.
• Extensive knowledge of continuous casting processes: melting, pouring, cleaning, cutoff and finishing.
• Experience with the testing and analysis of continuous casting characteristics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Advanced computer skills which include proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point and 3D solid modeling. AutoDesk Inventor experience a plus.
• Six Sigma Certification is a plus

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.