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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Reliability Engineer is a self-motivated individual that works equally well independently or as a part of a team. Must be skilled in root cause analysis techniques and effectively building consensus for solutions to issues. They document and oversee mitigation and intervention of identified issues to ensure that the temporary/permanent resolution is planned, scheduled, and implemented.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, mechanical, electrical, control, and safety/security systems.
• Defines, develops, administers, and refines the asset management plan, maintenance plan, and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Reduces and improves maintenance work wherever feasible, assuring efficiency, and productive operation, of processes and equipment. Protect and prolong the economic life of assets at the lowest practical cost.
• Be a team player that champion and leads the reliability process, and is able to communicate and build relationships with various functional, engineering, and business leaders in order to drive continuous improvement.
• A self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal oversight; working as a single entity with the ability to influence others to gain alignment.
• Supports the capital project process to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Supports the Asset Operating Plan that provides standardized processes and procedures for proper operation and operator care of production, utility, and auxiliary assets.
• Develops engineered solutions to mitigate repetitive failures and problems that adversely affect plant availability, performance, capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance.
• Competent with data analysis techniques that can include Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability modeling and prediction, root cause analysis, downtime trends and Pareto analysis, and six sigma (6σ) methodology
• Competent in the implementation of Predictive/Condition-based methods/technologies that include Vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, Ultrasonic sound and thickness, and machine alignment and balancing
• Support failure reporting; analysis and corrective actions systems.
• Maintains the Asset Maintenance Plans that define the maintenance practices for production, utility, and auxiliary assets. Including the development and optimization of the predictive and preventive maintenance programs for assets.
• Periodically compares PM/PdM frequencies to downtime reports and equipment histories to identify where frequencies require adjustment. Refining the frequencies on an “economic” basis to avoid “over maintenance”.
• Regularly review equipment failures. Determine what PM action might have been taken to prevent failure in order to protect against recurrence.
• Develop standardization programs, which influence new equipment purchases including construction, materials, equipment, and spare parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline preferred. Experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• 5 years of experience with maintenance, reliability and materials management processes required.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Deep understanding of reliability centered maintenance (RCM)
• Understanding of condition monitoring principles, tools and application.
• Solid knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Understanding of Asset Management, its various components and organization.
• Ability to communicate and teach reliability best practices, condition monitoring and precision methods.
• Skilled in various root cause analysis techniques.
• Statistical capability knowledge such as determination of probability and consequence of failures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Outstanding cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8 hours per day.

This is not a remote position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent use of computer equipment (mouse, keyboard, etc.).
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department within a manufacturing environment and wear, when required, personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear plugs and safety shoes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position will work partially on the production floor, with periods of time in a controlled office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels when on the production floor.
• During summer months, employees may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time.
• Dust from machine processes is constantly present.
• The employee constantly works near mechanical parts and lift trucks.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or vapors or hazardous products such as degreasers and silicone spray.
• Required to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area.
• Respirators may be required in specific areas of the plant.

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