Senior Process and Innovation Specialist

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 powdersthe 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 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:

• Bachelors 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.

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