Development Engineer

Morgan Advanced Materials • Coudersport, PA

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About The Position

The Development Engineer independently or collaboratively performs material, process, and product research and development. The role plans, designs, and safely executes individual tasks, experiments, and projects according to an agreed schedule, with work reviewed by Technology engineering staff. Work may take place at bench scale, in a pilot plant or manufacturing facilities, and at third-party locations such as equipment vendors and analytical laboratories. The position contributes to production improvements, scale-up, technology transfer, and problem solving, while maintaining project documentation and reporting. The Development Engineer may train and supervise Development Technicians and assist in the training and professional development of colleagues.

Morgan Advanced Materials develops and produces advanced materials, including carbon, graphite, and carbide products, for diverse industries. The company describes its purpose as creating a more sustainable world and enhancing quality of life. It was established in the UK in 1856 and reports approximately 8,000 employees, operations across 70 sites in 18 countries, and manufacturing in more than 20 countries.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.Sci. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or another engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
• A combination of the relevant education and experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have a fundamental understanding of statistical methods and the ability to use them for data analysis.
• Clearly present ideas, data, and analysis verbally and in writing.
• Have good time management, planning, and negotiation skills.
• Adhere to all Company policies.
• Be willing to assist with training and the continued professional development of colleagues.
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident alien, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) and 22 CFR 120.15.
• Be able to sit or stand and use a computer for most of an 8-hour workday.
• Be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Be capable of navigating an industrial site and conducting experiments or overseeing samples or production in a pilot plant or manufacturing site.
• Be able to travel within the United States and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or another relevant engineering area.
• Classroom experience with materials engineering or ceramics, or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Group Environmental, Health, and Safety guidelines; work safely, use task-appropriate PPE, and escalate and follow through on safety concerns.
• Apply creativity, logic, and experience to problem solving and take responsibility for completing experiments and tasks that support the Technology group and other Morgan functions.
• Safely operate laboratory or pilot plant equipment and conduct experiments at bench scale, in pilot plants and manufacturing facilities, and at third-party locations.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and laboratory supplies.
• Process samples for internal testing and facilitate sample orders through manufacturing sites.
• Organize, analyze, report, and present results using appropriate formats, and keep project status documentation current using Morgan Stage Gate process tools.
• Recommend and supervise production improvement trials and implementations, including possible equipment selection, purchase, installation, or repair.
• Assist with the design, setup, and repair of laboratory or pilot equipment as needed.
• Participate in scale-up activities and introduce new materials and processes to manufacturing.
• Train supervisors and operators to support technology transfers and assist with diagnosing problems.
• Train, support, and supervise Development Technicians as assigned.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of material test methods, Morgan manufacturing processes, raw materials, and sales grades.
• Interact professionally with colleagues at all levels and external parties, contributing as an individual researcher and cross-functional team member.
• Use continuous improvement tools and stage gate concepts in problem solving and project work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level