Design Engineer

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 £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 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.

OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE:

Morgan Advanced Materials is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Technical Ceramics business in Rugby, Warwickshire.

In this role, you'll be involved in the design and development of ceramic products, metalised and brazed assemblies to meet customer expectations and demands. In addition the role will product engineering support to sales and operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

• To design technical ceramic products and assemblies to meet customer expectations.
• To conduct engineering and manufacturing feasibility reviews for new and modified Product enquiries.
• To generate CAD Models & detail drawings.
• To maintain accurate design records, including B.O.M’s and design files.
• To carry out product realisation activities in compliance to company procedures: ISO9001
• To provide timely response and reaction during development process to enable quick decisions.
• To provide sales with product and technical support.
• To liaise & meet with customers as required.
• To manage NBDP allocated projects.
• To reduce lead time for new product introduction.
• To act as a lead engineer to support NPI for nominated products.
• To design & generate detailed drawings of production tooling to support cost effective right first time manufacture.
• To provide accurate tool estimates for quotation purposes.
• To liaise with sub-contractors, tool makers and suppliers to ensure cost effective product manufacture.
• To support operations / customer feedback process with route cause analysis and problem solving.
• To manage day to day workload and maintain prompt efficient turn round of orders and work requests.
• Research into new products and methods to improve future prospects.
• Create prototypes to provide validation of ideas and designs.
• Determine manufacturing specifications that will optimise cost and design.

 Requirements of Role:

• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn and understand complex technical products and convert this into manufactured products to a high quality standard.
• Demonstrate success in developing and improving complex manufacturing processes.
• Possess a good level of technical competence.
• Qualified to HNC level or above in an Engineering / technical discipline
• Good knowledge of ceramic, metallisation and brazing technology (desirable)
• Understanding of ceramic and/or refractory materials. (desirable)

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• TQM/Re-engineering - Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data; is willing to re-engineer processes from scratch; is open to suggestions and experimentation; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars.

Basic hours of work are 37 hours per week working Monday - Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm

Benefits include: Competitive Remuneration package, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, Share Save Scheme, Generous contributory pension scheme, 4 x life insurance cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing initiatives, Free Parking

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