Research and Development Engineer I

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 Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research and Development Engineer will take a leading role in the development of new products and processes, which meet the company’s strategic market and manufacturing objectives. This position will participate in program and project development, disseminate project information and serve as an active participant in project-related work groups and committees.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide management support to deliver projects within the established budget and timeline.
• Apply educational background and engineering experience to the formulation, design and development of new products and processes.
• Develop complete project proposals for the new products or processes, which assess the market need, review the historical information, outline the technical details, estimate the total project costs, and justify the expenses according to the company’s project payback guidelines.
• Understand and implement Stage Gate process.
• Organize laboratory and plant trials to evaluate new ideas, and evaluate the results based on scientific, engineering and statistical principles.
• Assist Sales and Marketing on their evaluation of potential customers’ products and processes and make recommendations for new or existing products.
• Evaluate competitive products and use the information to improve our existing products and processes.
• Assist Process Innovation team on applying statistically designed experiments to new products development and manufacturing process improvement.
• Participate with personnel from R&D and other departments to carryout projects, which require cross-functional coordination.
• Successfully complete major projects in a timely manner, within budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Proven ability to make significant technical and scientific advances using internal and/or external resources.
• Proficiency is statistical data analysis, preparing and providing presentations on results, ability to present projects for larger audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.

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