Reliability 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 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 £1,100.7m (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.

The Reliability Engineer partners across engineering, maintenance, operations, and leadership teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of production assets, utilities, and facilities. This role leads initiatives that reduce equipment failures, optimize maintenance strategies, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) — all while protecting asset life at the lowest practical cost.

This is an onsite position, working Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day.

We are seeking a highly motivated Reliability Engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about maximizing asset performance, minimizing downtime, and driving operational excellence. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who combines analytical rigor with cross-functional leadership and influence.

If you are skilled in root cause analysis, predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), this opportunity offers the platform to make measurable impact across equipment, processes, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

• Guide efforts to improve reliability and maintainability of equipment, utilities, mechanical, electrical, control, and safety systems.

• Define, develop, and refine asset management plans and preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.

• Optimize maintenance frequency using downtime trends, equipment histories, and economic analysis to avoid over-maintenance.

• Maintain and continuously improve Asset Maintenance Plans.

Root Cause & Failure Elimination

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives and build cross-functional consensus around corrective actions.

• Develop engineered solutions to eliminate repetitive failures affecting availability, performance, quality, cost, or compliance.

• Support failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action systems.

• Review equipment failures and determine preventative actions to prevent recurrence.

Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

• Utilize OEE, Pareto analysis, reliability modeling, prediction tools, and Six Sigma (6σ) methodologies to drive improvement.

• Perform downtime trend analysis and reliability assessments.

• Apply statistical methods to evaluate probability and consequence of failures.

Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance

• Implement and optimize condition monitoring technologies including:

  • Vibration analysis

  • Lubrication analysis

  • Thermography

  • Ultrasonic testing

  • Machine alignment and balancing

Capital Projects & Standardization

• Support capital projects to ensure reliability and maintainability of new or modified installations.

• Develop equipment standardization programs influencing construction materials, spare parts, and equipment selection.

• Champion standardized operating and asset care procedures through the Asset Operating Plan.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (experience in lieu of degree considered).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or materials management.

• CRE or CMRP certification preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).

• Strong understanding of condition monitoring principles and applications.

• Solid knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.

• Experience applying statistical and reliability modeling methods.

Professional Skills

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills — able to teach and advocate reliability best practices.

• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking.

• Frequent computer use.

• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact reliability initiatives.

• Influence capital investment and long-term asset strategy.

• Work in a collaborative environment where continuous improvement is valued.

• Play a critical role in improving plant performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

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