Plant Engineering and Automation Manager

Plansee Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; 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 seeks a Plant Engineering and Automation Manager to lead engineering teams across drafting, automation, electronics, and facilities. The role drives capital projects, site infrastructure, and regulatory compliance to support production units.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and have experience in a technology-driven manufacturing setting, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Chemical preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in technology-driven, heterogeneous manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing engineers and experts from multiple disciplines.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DEP, and PSM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering, drafting, automation, electronics, construction services, maintenance, and HVAC.
• Oversee engineering and capital projects for production units and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate safety, regulatory, and PSM programs with Environmental and Safety.
• Plan site development and ensure regulatory compliance with authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

MS Office

PLC programming

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:

The Plant Engineering and Automation Manager is responsible for leading the team in a way that will foster the desired culture and environment, along with responsibility in all aspects of Plant Engineering, Drafting, Automation, Electronics, Construction Services, General Maintenance, facilities and HVAC.

Responsibilities Would Include:

• Together with the plant services and maintenance support departments, the Plant Engineering and Automation Manager has the task of ensuring the provision of engineering and capital projects for our production units.
• Responsibility for site planning and development. Support for safety, regulatory, and PSM programs.
• In matters relating to site infrastructure the Plant Engineering and Automation Manager works closely with various functions including GTP's Environmental and Safety Department to ensure installations are complying and regulatory requirements with public authorities, government agencies and local residents.
• Ownership with support staff of Plant Engineering, Drafting, Automation, Electronics, Construction services, General Maintenance, facilities and HVAC.
• Accountability of the Engineering , Drafting, Automation, Electronics Department, Construction Services, General Maintenance, facilities and HVAC for technical and equipment support to the plant.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Chemical Engineering preferred) and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensive professional experience in a technology-driven, heterogeneous industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in a role such as that described above.
• Combinations of strong social skills with an assertive personality and have considerable experience in managing highly qualified engineers and experts from different disciplines.
• Experience in planning and implementing large-scale investment projects and will be capable of coordinating complex, enterprise-wide processes. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DEP, and PSM regulations.

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