Senior Project Engineer

Plansee • Towanda, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer manages capital equipment installations at the GTP site in Towanda, Pennsylvania, which specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing tungsten powders. The role supports projects serving high-tech applications and the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors. The engineer manages multiple large capital projects and contributes technical expertise across equipment and process design, installation, troubleshooting, and engineering communication. The position also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and supporting a safe, environmentally compliant workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering discipline, such as chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• At least 5 years of proven technical ability and experience.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to conform with U.S. government regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma skills.
• 5S skills.
• Computer skills, especially with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large capital projects.
• Estimate project costs and prepare budgets.
• Design equipment and processes.
• Assist with mentoring and career development of less experienced engineers in the plant engineering department.
• Manage time and create Gantt charts.
• Work with plant engineering, maintenance, plant services, and department personnel in a team environment.
• Attend plant engineering project and safety meetings.
• Communicate equipment and process engineering information effectively to design staff.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance, manufacturing, and plant services teams troubleshooting equipment, instrumentation, and process problems.
• Apply knowledge of OSHA and other applicable industry standards.
• Solicit and evaluate product and service quotations from vendors.
• Interface with and direct contracted vendors during equipment and process installations.
• Participate in environmental and safety activities to support a safe and environmentally compliant workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 24/7 fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior