Application Engineer Earthworks - Europe

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.

Application Engineer Earthworks – Europe

In Kennametal we are looking for a professional to join us as Application Engineer for our Earthworks clients in the European region. You will provide service to construction, trenching, road milling and mining customers mainly.

Your home base could be in many locations, especially in the UK, Poland, Spain or Italy as you will work with different clients mainly located in these countries, but you will also visit clients in other European countries.

Outlined Responsibilities

• Expand sales to customers by identifying additional technical needs and direct activities associated with the Kennametal product to meet those needs.
• Support activities associated with procurement, handling and application of new and current products used by the account.
• Offer input on competitor service offerings and changing customer demands. Report to sales team on direct customers and distributors opportunities, as well on competitor activities.
• Perform analysis of a complex nature and develop recommendations in support of achieving business objectives.
• May oversee work of Technical/Professional or Admin/Support type roles.

Requirements

• Fluent in English is necessary
• At least 1 year of experience working with earthworks companies
• Minimum 2 years of total working experience
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or Business degree
• Creativity, Flexibility and Innovative
• Ability to conceive, develop and implement new ideas and concepts
• Ability to discuss with Kennametal management customer needs and requirements
• Intercultural competency and experience with international clients
• Willingness to travel abroad (75% in different European countries, mainly the UK, Spain, Poland and Italy)

Equal Opportunity Employer