Manufacturing Process Development Engineer

Overview

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 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.

The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £950m (2021), ~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.

ResponsibilitiesIf you enjoy solving manufacturing problems, improving processes, and seeing the impact of your work on the shop floor, this is the kind of role worth exploring. Our client manufactures advanced ceramic and composite components used in both medical and aerospace applications. Their products are found in environments where quality, reliability, and precision aren't negotiable, whether that's supporting life-changing medical devices or critical aerospace systems. The RoleAs a Process Engineer, you'll help develop, improve, and support the manufacturing processes used to produce advanced ceramic components. You'll work closely with operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve efficiency, reduce variation, and solve technical challenges before they become bigger problems.This is a hands-on role. You won't be stuck behind a desk all day. You'll spend time on the production floor, working directly with processes, equipment, and the people who keep everything moving. What You'll Do

• Develop and improve safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes
• Support ceramic manufacturing operations including material preparation, molding, pressing, and high-temperature processing
• Investigate production and quality issues using structured problem-solving methods
• Drive improvements that reduce scrap, improve yield, and increase process capability
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and control plans
• Support new product introductions, process validation activities, and production launches
• Conduct PFMEAs, capability studies, root cause investigations, and corrective actions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with quoting activities related to labor, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes
• Evaluate equipment improvements and support capital investment projects
• Train and support production teams on new processes, equipment, and standard work practices

Qualifications
About You / What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, or production engineering environment
• Exposure to manufacturing processes involving mixing, molding, pressing, ovens, kilns, or other high-temperature equipment
• Knowledge of ceramics, advanced materials, powder processing, or similar manufacturing technologies
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement techniques
• Experience creating manufacturing procedures, process documentation, and technical work instructions
• Strong analytical skills with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain functions
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities while keeping an eye on the details
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work on products used in both medical and aerospace applications
• Exposure to advanced ceramic and materials manufacturing technologies
• A collaborative engineering environment where you'll work closely with multiple teams, not just tick boxes
• Opportunities for professional growth within a specialized manufacturing operation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Salary: $68K - $102K
• Year end bonus - performance based

Eligibility RequirementsDue to export control regulations and access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Permanent Resident
• Protected Individual as defined under applicable U.S. regulations

Compensation (Base Salary Range) $85,000-$102,000

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. IND-1