Job Description

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Designer - Product Design Engineering

Location: New Market, VA

Design and create detailed concept and manufacturing drawings. Revise existing drawings. These drawings will be used to facilitate quoting, purchasing and/or manufacturing of standard or custom products.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basic tasks usually under direct supervision, or within well defined procedures
• Use standard technology to complete assigned tasks
• Compile data and prepare reports in standard format

Key Position Accountabilities:

• Create and develop 3D CAD models and drawings which will require a basic proficiency in the use of CAD (NX or TESS)
• Accurately dimension designs and create proper assemblies and components. Use ANSI and ISO standard dimensioning and tolerance practices
• Assist in the product design from customer’s drawings, customer’s sketches, salesperson’s sketches or from a description
• Interface with customer, customer service correspondents, salesperson, and manufacturing

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ranges from basic knowledge of standard programs, policies and procedures in area of responsibility to practical knowledge in a specialized field. Applies knowledge to perform tasks routine in nature.
  
  

Financial/Business Accountability:

• Assists at the department level in completing various routine tasks
• Contributory to department’s financial goals as defined in work tasks

Strategy:

• Preforms tasks at the tactical level

Influence:

• Interaction is not limited to co-workers in the product engineering department

Decision Making:

• Has some discretion and judgement regarding work methods, but work is subject to review

Typical Education or Equivalent Work Experience:

• High school diploma, Associates degree, or technical degree acceptable
• 1-5 years of 3D design experience preferred

To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the US (excluding Optional Practice Testing) and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.