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Kennametal is hiring an Engineer Materials Science - Product Development in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to lead grade development for metal cutting applications. The role supports Kennametal’s stage-gate process by planning and executing global R&D projects, developing and testing cutting tool materials, analyzing performance, supporting product scale-up and commercial launch, conducting customer field testing, and contributing to product lifecycle management. The position requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in materials science, engineering, or a related technical field, along with project leadership, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; experience with cemented carbides, ceramics, PVD/CVD coatings, metal cutting, tool wear, and materials analysis is preferred.
