Senior Process and Innovation Specialist

USA.Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. (Powders); Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center

Equal opportunity

Job summary

USA Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. (Powders) Towanda site seeks a Senior Process and Innovation Specialist to lead process development and production technology projects that advance manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.

In collaboration with the Head of R&D and cross‑functional teams, you will develop, optimize, and implement processes and materials technologies to improve performance, product quality, and competitiveness in a high‑tech tungsten environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• MS/PhD preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong background in Chemical Engineering or Physical Chemistry.
• Experience with process efficiency and product quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production-related process development projects.
• Participate in raw material processing and production technology projects.
• Collaborate with universities, research institutes, and external labs.
• Foster collaboration across internal functions and group peers.
• Report progress, results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of development activities.
• Contribute to research programs and industry events.
• Generate and promote innovative ideas and improvements.

Skills

Process development

R&D collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Metallurgy/Chemistry/Physics

MS or PhD preferred

Equivalent mix of education and experience

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 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.