What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Tech - Temporary position at Morgan Advanced Materials?
Overview
At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.
Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.
Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.
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.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Tech to support our Engineering Team. This temporary role is ideal for someone with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, excellent critical thinking skills, and a proactive attitude. The successful candidate will assist with documentation, project tracking, and administrative coordination to help the engineering function run smoothly and efficiently.
This is a temporary position funded through July 2026, with potential extension through December 2026.
Develop, implement, and manage the manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment designed to ensure efficient production of advanced carbon and SiC materials that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. Ensure that these manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment meet or exceed the requirements of our ISO 9001:2008 and AS 9100 Certification, the customers application, and are consistent with established standards, customer specifications, and production goals. Perform roles and responsibilities in accordance with direction from the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Print daily job packets (work order, task notes and prints) to be supplied to the Manufacturing floor
- Assists in coordinating manufacturing launch for new or revised products, processes, and equipment
- Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production workflow, machining and finishing operations, assembly methods
- Assists in developing Bills of Materials, Routers, Work Instructions, and Control Plans using manufacturing engineering best practices
- Represents manufacturing engineering on cross-functional teams like AQP and the MRB
- Evaluates, troubleshoots, and solves production process problems on the shop floor, including Router Changes
- Performs product/process analysis and implements continuous improvement initiatives for cost reduction, scrap reduction, yield improvements and increased overall equipment efficiency
- Scans legacy manufacturing information to secure portals
- Support the engineering staff and production team with multiple tasks on a daily basis
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree in business is preferred
- Proficient in basic math skills is required. (multiplication, division, addition and subtraction)
- Related manufacturing experience is desired.
- OSHA 10 Level or equivalent Safety Training is desired.
- Prior experience working with manufacturing processes that utilized CNC & Manual Machining Equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.) is desired.
- Knowledge of Blueprint reading.
- Basic understanding of quality management systems in an ISO 9001/AS 9100 is desired.
- Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques is desired.
- Experience with developing/documenting procedures is required.
Individual must be 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
Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1