Senior Process and Innovation Specialist

Global Tungsten & Powders; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Process and Innovation Specialist to lead and execute manufacturing process development and production technology projects. You will work closely with the Head of R&D and cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and product quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with universities and external laboratories, rigorous documentation, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant process development experience may be considered.
• Strong background in Chemical Engineering or Physical Chemistry.
• Creative thinker who can contribute to R&D with innovative ideas.
• Experience in process efficiency and product quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production-related process development projects aligned with Head of R&D.
• Lead raw material processing and production technology projects.
• Collaborate with universities and external labs; share best practices across the group.
• Report progress, results, risks and recommendations; document findings.
• Contribute to research programs and present at industry events.

Skills

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Advanced degree preferred (M.S./Ph.D.)

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 Senior Process and Innovation Specialist is responsible for leading and executing process development and production technology projects that support manufacturing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement at the GTP Towanda facility. Working closely with the Head of R&D and cross-functional teams, this role drives the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes, raw material technologies, and production improvements that enhance operational performance, product quality, and competitiveness.

Responsibilities Would Include

• Lead and execute production-related process development projects in alignment with the Head of R&D.
• Participate or lead raw material processing and production technology projects
• Collaborate with universities, research institutes, and external laboratories. Foster constructive collaboration with internal functions and facilitate a knowledge exchange and best practices with technical peers across the group.
• Report project progress, results, risks, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of development activities, experimental results, and technical findings.
• Contribute to research programs and participate in industry events and technical conferences. Generate and promote innovative ideas, technologies, and improvement opportunities.

Preferred Education And Experience

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

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