Quality Technician - 1st shift

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.

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.

The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £950m (2021), ~7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Job Purpose:

The Quality Technician is a member of the Quality team, providing technical support for Incoming Inspection and Calibration. The role is an exciting opportunity to join a global, dynamic, Hi-Tech team, supporting the medical and aerospace industries.  We are the industry leader in development and manufacturer of ceramic to metal seals for both Aerospace and Medical markets.  We help improve the quality of life with our implantable medical components, and we ensure the safety of travelers by developing multiple components for the Aerospace industry. 

Essential Functions:

• Performs various tasks as assigned by Quality Systems Administrator.
• Records test/inspection procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product inspection methods.
• Perform and assist with inspection criteria of new product development.
• Perform maintenance to equipment when needed, recommends new equipment and/or inspection method.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and with Morgan New Bedford, MA EHS Guidelines. Guidelines include but not limited to participation in required EHS training and use of proper PPE. Employees are responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and job-related injuries or illnesses to their supervisor.

Quality Systems

• Reviews inspection criteria and drawings and recommends changes to increase yields and reduce cost.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified fixtures for improved repeatability/reliability as needed.

Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment.

• Function as a production machinist/inspector as required.
• Act as a liaison between purchasing and vendors as requested.
• Educate/Train new inspectors on proper inspection techniques.
• Assist in the development of part specific MIR cards.
• Maintain calibrated items as necessary
• Attend MRB meetings when necessary
• Technical demonstrations of non-conforming findings
• Monitor performance of Incoming Inspection, devise improvement plans
• Makes necessary adjustments to the inspection process to achieve satisfactory results, or recommend changes in design or specifications.
• Maintain calibration and ensure accuracy of inspection equipment.
• Devises, fabricates, machines modified fixtures for production as needed.
• Work with Engineers on inspection criteria of new product components.
• Operates CMM machine when required.
• Monitor performance/efficiency of Incoming Inspection through solicited feedback from supervisors, engineers and/or managers, and operators.
• Assure, together with Supervisor/Manager that the Incoming Inspection room equipment is in proper working order. If deficiencies exist, a work order or similar request shall be generated and the Supervisor/Manager is notified.
• Acts as Liaison between Inspectors and Engineering
• Analyze and inspect material compositions based on certs and outside testing reports.
• Research and analyze compositions as necessary
• Ability to use GD & T symbols and measurement methods
• Continuous improvement initiatives to include continuous education and training of the Incoming Inspectors

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3- 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
• Individual must be a:
  • Citizen of the United States, or
  • Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
  • Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to carry out written, oral, or diagram form instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Extensive drawing/blue print experience
• Machining/Inspecting experience

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to talk or hear
• Required to pass eye tests
• Required to stand, walk, and sit
• Required to use finger, handle, feel & reach with hands & arms
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1