Process Engineer

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 Performance Carbon business of Morgan Advanced Materials makes high-performance self-lubricating bearing and seal components, predominantly used in pumps, industrial and domestic, or other sealing applications.

We use advanced carbon/graphite, silicon carbide, alumina and zirconia materials to engineer lightweight, low-friction bearings and seals. These materials help solve the problems associated with the use of lubricants in extreme temperatures, corrosive or hygienic environments where access is restricted, and are engineered into products which provide customer-specific solutions.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £910m (2020), ~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.

Major Responsibilities:

Technical support to a functional area of the Green End processing (i.e. flour prep, molding, kilning, impregnation, sintering, etc.).  Develop, implement, and manage the manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment designed to ensure continuous production of advanced ceramic and composite materials that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.  Ensure that these manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment meet or exceed the requirements of our ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100D Certifications and are consistent with established standards, customer specifications, and production goals.  Perform roles and responsibilities in accordance with direction from the Process Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions:

1. Assumes the role of primary technical support for an assigned functional area, could require travel between two sites.
2. Independently communicates with supervisors, technicians, operators and managers to identify and correct causes of process disruptions.
3. Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes and takes initiative to propose and implement solutions in a timely manner when possible.
4. Writes and presents proposals for larger scale process improvement opportunities including cost/benefit analysis.
5. Writes and submits capital expenditure requests.
6. Leads small-medium capital expenditure projects for functional area of responsibility.
7. Works with suppliers to identify and test new materials, equipment and software that could improve performance or reduce operational cost.
8. Leads cross functional project team in functional area focusing on continuous improvement.
9. Supports cross functional teams focused on continuous improvement projects for assigned and other functional areas.
10. Supports the sales and application teams as needed to help with customer complaints and new business opportunities.
11. Conducts thorough investigations into scrap events and dispositions questionable material in a timely manner.
12. Assists in training shop floor associates on manufacturing processes and methods.
13. Continually works to learn and share knowledge about functional area.
14. Actively looks for opportunities to link and test theoretical knowledge in application.
15. Audits and updates technical specifications as needed in compliance with quality systems
16. Keeps procedural documentation for functional area up to date and in compliance with quality systems.
17. Presents data and reports using various formats and technologies (i.e. PowerPoint, Minitab, Excel, Teams, etc.)
18. Functions as a leader in safety: observing all safety practices, promoting positive safety culture, and holding safety as a core value in the execution of all other responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Material Science or Engineering is desired and often required.
• Prior experience working with manufacturing processes that utilize raw material handling, mixing, molding, and high temperature baking equipment (mixers, presses, ovens, etc.) is preferred.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems is required.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques is desired.
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures is required.
• Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Candidates must be a US Person, defined as an individual that is 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:

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the Company.
• Must be able to work well with external contacts of the Company.
• Must have good time management, planning and negotiation skills.
• Must adhere to all Company policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be capable of traveling within the US and Internationally.

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