Engineer Materials Science
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Position
Materials Science Engineer
Location:
Rogers, AR
Kennametal has an opening for experienced and entry‑level Ph.D. or M.S. candidates in the Materials Science/Engineering related field to be located at our manufacturing and research facility in Rogers, AR. A graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and/or practical experience in their field of study will be given consideration for a commensurate title and assignment. Knowledge of physical metallurgy—particularly in powdered metals, hard metal, metal alloys, and industrial ceramics—is strongly preferred.
Practical experience in manufacturing or lab‑scale processing is also strongly preferred. Beneficial skills/experience include applying statistical methods to improve process capability, reduce scrap, or improve quality, experience with CAD, CNC equipment operation, brazing and other joining techniques, casting, additive manufacturing, ferrous materials and their heat treatment, advanced tribology, and metal stamping.
- Establish subject matter expertise for materials, processes, and technologies used in the Infrastructure business.
- Support product development, process development, intellectual property, quality, manufacturing, and EHS through the development of hard metal processes for a wide variety of product platforms.
- Initiate, plan and implement technology, manufacturing, and capital projects.
- Provide on‑site technical assistance to manufacturing and quality.
- Lead teams to resolution in the systematic use of data‑driven analysis, decision making, and validation.
- Author and maintain internal procedures and work instructions.
- Assist in vendor and material qualification, prepare functional specifications.
- Research, evaluate and develop new technologies, analytical techniques, and processing methods.
- Travel up to 25%, depending on project activity.
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
Due to the nature of the operations at this facility, consideration as an applicant is limited to individuals who are either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident. An expression of interest from anyone who is not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident will not proceed for consideration as an applicant.
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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