Manufacturing and Process Engineer

Global Tungsten & Powders; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 Fitness Center

Job summary

Plansee Group USA in Towanda, PA is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and implement production methods, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. You will investigate problems, implement improvements, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, quality, and processing teams.

Responsibilities include collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and Customers, maintaining specifications and BOMs, and mentoring operators. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree required in materials/metallurgy or related field.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Statistics and LEAN with software tools (Minitab, SAP, MS Office) is a plus.
• Familiarity with powder metallurgy and powder processing is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across organization; occasional travel to customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as manufacturing, quality and engineering representative for assigned areas; lead in quality issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing and Customers to launch and stabilize new products; ensure SOPs and ISO readiness.
• Maintain specs, BOMs, FPY and metrics; drive continuous improvement with Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Mentor operators and technicians; review vendor proposals; prepare financials for equipment justification.
• Prepare and track powder samples for QA; manage process specs; utilize interns/Co-ops as needed.

Skills

Six Sigma/LEAN

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

4-year engineering degree (Material Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering)

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

What makes us strong?

Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powders—the essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing.

Join a highly motivated team in Towanda, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

Position Overview:

With minimum supervision, the process engineer performs a variety of assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Investigates problems and recommends solutions

Responsiblities Would Include

• Active manufacturing, quality and engineering representative for assigned areas. Lead in Quality issue resolution both internal to GTP manufacturing processes and in external Customer reported issues. Assist and lead manufacturing personnel in process/equipment problem solving and attainment of production goals. Apply Six Sigma and Lean methodologies for continual improvement of processes.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing and Customers to ensure successful launch and stability of new products and processes at GTP. Assure safe operating procedures and conditions are maintained. Assist and participate in ISO certifications.
• Maintain product/process specification and procedures, coordinate part number listings and maintain bills of materials and routes. Maintain FPY and material efficiency metrics. Utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools to drive continuous improvement. Maintain effective cost reduction programs via process/product modifications and development. Provide expedient reaction to problems with root cause analysis, containment actions, corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with and mentor operators, technicians and other personnel to optimize processes. Attain in-depth knowledge of processes, equipment and products. Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new production/processing equipment. Prepare financial reviews for justification of new equipment.
• Preparation and tracking of powder samples for quality inspection and data tracking in SAP quality system. Review and modify process specifications as required. Direct and utilize technical resources such as technicians and interns/Co-ops to accomplish required tasks.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 4-year engineering degree (Material Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering required).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Statistics and LEAN a plus. Experience with Minitab, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, a plus.
• Familiarity or interest in powder metallurgy, powder processing, and database creation, is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization, particularly Manufacturing, Planning, Marketing and R&D. Experience in manufacturing/production area a plus. Occasional travel to customers.
• Willingness and ability to perform each manufacturing job associated with the assigned department. Ability to perform in a high-energy, team-oriented environment. Should demonstrate the ability to logically approach and solve problems. Fluency in speaking and writing in English.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In order to conform with U.S. government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Plansee Group USA