Innovation-Driven Process Lead for Advanced Manufacturing

Plansee Group; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 Fitness Center

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Plansee Group USA in Towanda, PA, is seeking a Senior Process and Innovation Specialist to lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes, raw material technologies, and production improvements. You will work with the Head of R&D and cross-functional teams to drive performance, quality, and competitiveness.

Responsibilities include leading projects, collaborating with universities and external labs, documenting results, and promoting innovative ideas across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant process development, manufacturing technology, or industrial research experience may be considered.
• Strong background in Chemical Engineering or Physical Chemistry.
• Creativity and ability to contribute to the R&D mission with innovative ideas.
• Experience in process efficiency, energy efficiency, and product quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process development and production technology projects.
• Collaborate on raw material processing and production tech initiatives.
• Partner with universities, research institutes, and external labs.
• Foster cross-functional knowledge exchange within the Plansee Group.
• Report progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough documentation of development activities and results.
• Contribute to research programs and industry conferences.
• Generate innovative ideas and production improvement opportunities.

Skills

Process development

Manufacturing technology

Energy efficiency

Product quality

Chemical engineering

Physical chemistry

R&D collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Equivalent mix of education & experience

Job description

Plansee Group USA in Towanda, PA, is seeking a Senior Process and Innovation Specialist to lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes, raw material technologies, and production improvements. You will work with the Head of R&D and cross-functional teams to drive performance, quality, and competitiveness.

Responsibilities include leading projects, collaborating with universities and external labs, documenting results, and promoting innovative ideas across the group.