Materials Engineer jobs in Scranton, PA

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

Major Responsibilities:

The Value Stream Lead / Supervisor will be directly responsible and accountable for the safety and performance of the department, value streams, or shifts they are assigned to manage. This position will interface with all levels of the organization and is considered a leadership position. The Value Stream Lead / Supervisor will foster the growth in their team, and seek to continuously improve the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost position of the organization. They will always adhere to the Morgan Code of Ethics.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees all assigned area(s) providing the appropriate leadership and training to production personnel and coordinating their work as necessary. Must follow established procedures and approved processes.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate shift activities to deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion by recording, analyzing, and reporting process data.
• By using the available data, suggests and implements plans of action to control or improve the manufacturing process in line with the company’s strategic initiatives.
• Troubleshoots problems, calibrates equipment and monitors maintenance.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Engineering, Quality Control, and all supporting departments.
• Ensure continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Attends DGA meetings as required.
• Drives 6-S activities.
• Resolves employee issues in conjunction with Manager and the Human Resources Department, to ensure effective employee relations.
• Effectively manages labor and cost associated with labor to meet expectations.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure workplace Safety by performing Risk Assessments, Hazard spotting tours, Engagement activities and proactively enforcing applicable laws, regulations and Company’s policies and standards.
• Communicates with employees on all levels within the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing culture and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing.
• Computer skills, knowledge of, and the ability to work with, Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Proven ability to lead people and drive results in a team environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing setting.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, hands-on.
• Strong ability to work independently and under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability and willingness to succeed in an environment where Safety, creativity, commitment, accountability, customer satisfaction, results orientation and continuous improvement are the core values.

Additional Requirements:

• Bilingual a plus.
• Must be familiar with ERP Systems
• Must be proficient In Microsoft Office
• 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 as well as external contacts
• This position requires 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 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)

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed mostly on the shop floor.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• Exposure to the manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, and odors.
• Must be capable of reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to 40 lbs.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1