Development Engineer

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

The Development Engineer performs material, process, and product research and development tasks independently, or collaboratively with Development Technicians, Development Engineers, Senior Development Engineers, and/or the Technology Manager.  The Development Engineer is capable of planning, designing, and safely executing individual tasks, experiments, and projects in accordance with an agreed schedule, with work outputs reviewed by the Technology engineering staff.

 Essential Functions:

Adhere to the Group Environmental, Health, and Safety guidelines. Conduct all work in a safe manner.  Select and use appropriate PPE as dictated by the task requirements.  Escalate safety concerns appropriately and follow through to ensure their resolution.

Apply creativity, logic, and experience to problem solving. Assume responsibility for successful completion of experiments and tasks supporting the Technology group and other Morgan functions. 

Safely operate lab or pilot plant equipment. Conduct experiments at the bench scale, in the pilot plant, in our manufacturing facilities, and at third-party locations including equipment vendors or analytical labs.  Maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and laboratory supplies.

• Process samples for internal testing and facilitate the expedition of sample orders through the manufacturing sites.
• Organize, analyze, report, and present results through any appropriate means – summary tables, graphs, presentations, or written or oral reports. Maintain up-to-date reporting and documentation of project status using provided Morgan Stage Gate process tools.
• Recommend and supervise trials and implementations of production improvements, including potential selection, purchase, installation, or repair of equipment. Assist in the design, setup, and repair of lab or pilot equipment as needed. 
• Actively participate in scale-up activities, introducing new materials and processes to manufacturing. Train supervisors and operators as required to facilitate technology transfers and assist with the diagnosis of problems as needed.
• Train, support, and supervise Development Technicians in their duties as assigned.
• Possess or develop an in-depth understanding of material test methods, Morgan manufacturing processes, raw materials, and sales grades.

Interact effectively and professionally with colleagues at all levels within and external to the organization. Contribute to the success of the organization as an individual researcher, colleague in a matrix organization, and as a cross functional team member.

Utilize continuous improvement tools and stage gate concepts in problem solving and project work.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or another engineering discipline is strongly required. An advanced degree in one of these areas is preferred.
• A combination of the above education with experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Otherwise, classroom experience with materials engineering, ceramics, or relevant experience is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to effectively use Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of and capability in utilizing statistical methods for data analysis.
• Must be able to clearly present ideas, data, and analysis verbally and in writing.
• Must have good time management, planning and negotiation skills.
• Must adhere to all Company policies.
• Must be willing to assist with the training and continued professional development of colleagues.

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

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit or stand and use a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be capable of navigating throughout an industrial site and conducting experiments or overseeing samples and/or production in a pilot plant or manufacturing site.
• Must have the ability to travel 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 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