Process Engineer jobs in Nashua, NH

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

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.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30 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

Job Purpose:

Process Engineer working under the direction of the Value Stream Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, improving, and sustaining the advanced machining processes, procedure, workflows, specialized tooling & fixtures to ensure the effective utilization of personnel, materials, machines and facilities and the continuous production of advanced materials that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.    The role is an exciting opportunity to join a global, dynamic, Hi-Tech team, supporting the semiconductor, optical and LED industries.  We are an industry leader in development and manufacturer of high temperature, ultra-pure ceramic materials manufactured through CVD processes.

Job Role:

• Stabilize and Standardize
  • Write machine programs using MasterCAM. Either perform or direct the setup, run and inspection of first piece.
  • Bring skills and discipline to drive standardization to machine setups, managing CNC program storage, designing fixtures and specifying work-in-process metrology.
  • Capture standard operations into procedures and perform training.
  • Support 6S deployment.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Utilize the root cause & corrective action (RCCA) process to prevent recurrence and drive improvement.
  • Investigate, recommend, and implement technology.
  • Monitor overall equipment effectiveness and support targeted improvement projects.
  • Develop and implement safe, optimal, cost-effective improvements to manufacturing processes, methods, controls, documentation, and equipment.
• Growth
  • Collaborate with the Value Stream Leader to achieve production goals and drive projects to improve workflow and drive quality improvements.
  • Work in a team to drive the future state value stream, plan growth, install & qualify new equipment.
• Sustainment
  • Ensure consistent use of procedures through period checks and quality audits.
  • Team with maintenance personnel to establish a sustainable preventive maintenance program.
  • Monitor machine operations to ensure the production of precise and accurate components and adjust as needed to maintain product quality.
  • Provide daily support to the production team

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills

• Prior experience with advanced machining processes including but not limited to: CNC, CMM, & conventional machining. Previous experience with ceramics machining such as precision grinding and diamond tooling preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and implementing continuous improvement principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods as applied to process control.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems in an ISO 9001 is required.
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Preferred proficient computer skills: Mastercam®, Productivity , Solidworks®, Microsoft Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Haas machines a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Quality orientation, high attention to detail and innovative spirit
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Critical thinking and an analytical mindset
• 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 and planning skills to manage multiple projects while maintain deadlines
• Preferred knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IOT principles and their application in the Machine Shop environment

• 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.