Overview
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Responsibilities
About the Role
The Process Engineer works with Engineering, Production and Maintenance to investigate, develop and implement improved manufacturing methods and processes. This role supports product and process development, tooling and fixture design, operator training, equipment performance and continuous improvement across the Auburn manufacturing operation.
What You'll Do
- Work with customers, vendors and Production to develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes.
- Lead product and process development and participate in the development and testing of new products.
- Review changes to drawings and specifications and translate requirements into clear manufacturing work instructions.
- Design, document and implement new tools, fixtures and other production and assembly aids.
- Train operators on new and existing processes and equipment and provide technical assistance across departments.
- Facilitate team-based problem solving and gather data to support continuous improvement and variation reduction.
- Monitor equipment OEE and identify improvements that increase uptime and manufacturing performance.
- Support quality, safety, productivity and performance improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate and reprioritize work to meet changing production and customer needs.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or five or more years of technical experience working with ceramic materials.
- Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience in metallization, materials science and/or assembly.
- Experience using SolidWorks and knowledge of project-management processes and techniques.
- Knowledge and application of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and familiarity with metrology and inspection instruments.
- Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work under changing priorities and deadlines.
- Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge is desired.
- Project Management certification, MasterCAM programming, machining practices and ceramics machining experience are desirable.
Why Join Morgan?
- Medical, dental and vision coverage beginning on the first day of regular full-time employment.
- 401(k), vacation, holiday and sick time.
- Life insurance, disability coverage and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for training and advancement.
- Eligibility for the applicable annual bonus plan for salaried employees.
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of the pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol testing and criminal background investigation is required following an offer of employment.
- This position requires access to information subject to ITAR, EAR and NRC requirements. Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22 CFR 120.15.
- Morgan Advanced Materials celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization and is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; overtime and holidays as business needs require
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt / Salaried
Pay Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually, depending on experience
Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1
