Joern Kohlscheen, Dr. Ing.
About Joern Kohlscheen, Dr. Ing.
Dr. Joern Kohlscheen is a Team Manager at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in materials science and engineering, with a focus on advanced materials and PVD coating processes.
Current Role at Kennametal
Joern Kohlscheen has been serving as a Team Manager at Kennametal since 2015. In this role, he oversees a team that specializes in advanced materials, including carbide and ceramics. His responsibilities include managing quality and analytics labs, where he applies his expertise in Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Previous Experience in Research and Engineering
Before joining Kennametal, Joern Kohlscheen worked as a Research Engineer at the Leibniz Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien from 1996 to 2001. He contributed to various research projects in Bremen during his five-year tenure. Additionally, he held positions as a Senior Engineer at WIDIA Products Group from 2011 to 2015 and as a Project Manager at LMT Tools from 2008 to 2010, gaining valuable experience in the cutting tool industry.
Educational Background in Materials Science
Joern Kohlscheen has an extensive educational background in materials science. He earned a Doctor of Engineering in Materials & Surface Engineering from the University of Bremen, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He also achieved a Diploma in Solid State Physics and Materials Science from the University of Kiel, studying from 1990 to 1996. His academic journey includes a Visiting Fellow position at the University of South Florida in Materials Science & Engineering from 2001 to 2002 and a year of study at DTU - Technical University of Denmark in 1992.
Expertise in PVD Coating Processes
Joern Kohlscheen possesses over 25 years of experience in managing PVD coating processes. His expertise in this area is complemented by his extensive knowledge of the cutting tool industry, where he has worked for more than 15 years. His proficiency in Six Sigma methodologies further enhances his capabilities in quality management and process optimization.