Applications Engineer - CAM and Machining Specialist

Applications Engineer-India

About Kennametal

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 and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Summary

 

The CAM/Application Engineer is responsible for developing machining strategies using advanced CAM software, supporting turnkey project execution, optimizing machining processes, and providing technical expertise to customers and internal teams. This role bridges design and manufacturing by generating efficient NC programs, conducting virtual simulations, prove-out by ensuring cycle time, tool life, and performance commitments are met. The position also contributes to business growth through technical engagement and solution based consulting.

 

• Key Job Responsibilities
• List each key responsibilities in order of importance
  • • Understand customer requirements and develop optimal machining strategies using CAM software including tool selection and on site machining support.
    • Define complete machining processes involving tooling, fixturing, and machine tool interfaces.
    • Demonstrate feasibility and optimize processes through virtual machining simulations.
    • Promote Kennametal products with strong technical credibility through effective process recommendations and machining solutions.
    • Deliver compelling technical product pitches to support sales growth.
    • Promote Kennametal products with strong technical credibility through effective process recommendations and machining solutions.
    • Travel to customer sites across regions for discussions, execution, validation, and prove out of turnkey machining projects.
    • Provide field programming, application support, troubleshooting, and technical guidance as required.
    • Build and maintain a library of proven case studies and machining solutions for organizational reuse and training.

 

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 5-8 Years

 

• • • Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, CNC programming, and metal cutting applications.
    • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
    • Experience in process design, process re engineering, cycle time optimization, and machining troubleshooting.
    • Knowledge of fixturing concepts, machine tool capabilities, and cutting parameter optimization.
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills related to machining.
    • Excellent communication skills for customer and internal team interactions.
    • Ability to manage and execute projects independently with minimal supervision.
    • Willingness to travel extensively to support customer projects.
    • Proficiency in any of CAM Software’s like  Siemens NX Manufacturing, CATIA, ESPRIT , Mastercam, Solid CAM, Post processor setup and customization, Toolpath verification and machine simulation .
    • Independently executed successful projects using CAM software like CATIA , Vericut , ESPIRIT, Solid CAM , Master CAM etc
    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
    • 5–10 years of hands on CAM experience in machining, toolpath development, and CNC programming.
    • Exposure to aerospace component machining is an added advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience Level

Senior Level