Process Engineer jobs in Elk Grove, CA

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.

Responsibilities

Principal Purpose of Position:

Works with Engineering and Production personnel to investigate, develop and implement improved methods and processes for manufacturing.   

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Work with Customers, Vendors, and Production to develop and maintain robust production processes.
• Documents processes through clear and specific work instructions.
• Responsible for review of changes to drawings and specifications.
• Leads product and process development.
• May participate in the development and testing of new products, applying knowledge
• of engineering.
• Responsible for design, documentation and implementation of new tools, fixtures and other production and assembly aids.
• Trains operators on new and existing processes and machines.
• Provides technical assistance to a variety of departments and processes.
• Facilitates team-based problem-solving activities.
• Performs research and gathers data in support of continuous improvement and variation reduction.
• Demonstrates commitment to MTC’s continuous improvement philosophy including support of all quality, safety, productivity, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Specialties

• BS degree in Materials Science, Ceramics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or 5 years’ experience working with ceramic materials in a technical capacity.
• Project Management certification desirable.

Experience:     

• 2 years in a manufacturing environment, including experience in metallization, materials science and/or assembly.
• Ceramics machining experience desirable.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Oral, written, listening and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management processes and techniques.
• Experienced in use of Solidworks.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing/six-sigma desired.
• Knowledge and application of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of metrology and instruments.
• Knowledge of ceramic metallization, plating, and brazing processes, including fixture design and hydrogen furnace operation desirable.
• Knowledge of MasterCAM programming desirable.
• Knowledge of machining practices and processes desirable.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.

Morgan is proud to offer its employees with the following:

• Benefits start on first day of regular full-time employment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time.
• Annual Bonus

This position may require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22CFR120.15.  An Individual of one of the following:

• 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

Successful completion of the pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol testing and criminal background investigation required following offer of employment. 

Salary:  $67,050 to $83,000 Annual DOE

Morgan Advanced Materials celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization.

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