Cell Engineer

Morgan Advanced Materials; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials in Severn, MD, is seeking a Cell Engineer to set up and approve equipment, ensure product quality, and drive lean improvements on the shop floor.

You will lead 6S initiatives, read drawings, train operators, and work with maintenance to minimize downtime while applying SPC to improve process quality. This role requires attention to detail, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety in a high-precision ceramics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds in engineering or equivalent desirable.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar engineering role in a production environment.
• Experience with ceramics manufacturing processes and materials is beneficial.
• Yellow Belt in lean manufacturing techniques is desirable.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated with a strong focus on performance.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up and approve equipment for operation, ensuring required product quality standards are achieved.
• Read engineering drawings, customer drawings and quality documentation to verify product dimensions.
• Lead 6S initiatives to improve the working environment and increase process productivity.
• Work with production, engineering and maintenance teams to develop maintenance schedules and complete basic planned maintenance, reducing downtime.
• Lead projects with suppliers of consumables, equipment and tooling to improve machine output.
• Train operators to use production equipment safely and effectively.
• Train other Cell Engineers as needed to support flexibility and maintain a multi-skilled setting team.
• Assist operators with machine adjustments when required.
• Use measuring equipment to confirm components meet specification.
• Support quality and engineering teams with new business trials and process improvement activities.
• Apply SPC methodology to improve process quality.
• Support continuous improvement events and quality circle meetings.
• Work with the Operations team to deliver key strategic projects that support departmental and site objectives as required.
• Promote a strong EHS culture by reviewing and addressing safety performance indicators, keeping EHS policies, procedures and statutory documentation up to date, and ensuring employees are trained, competent and supported to work safely.
• Follow all health and safety requirements and maintain a clean, organised working environment.

Skills

6S initiatives

Lean manufacturing

SPC

Measurement techniques

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in engineering

Yellow Belt in Lean Manufacturing

ISO 14001/18001 knowledge

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Overview

The Cell Engineer supports operations by setting up and approving equipment to run safely and efficiently. This skilled role requires strong attention to detail to ensure products meet specification limits and customer quality expectations.

You will develop processes and lead improvement projects that increase operational output and reduce manufacturing costs in line with site key performance indicators. A key focus will be championing 6S initiatives, maintaining a safe working environment and applying lean manufacturing principles at shop-floor level.

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 £1,100.7m (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

• Safely set up and approve equipment for operation, ensuring required product quality standards are achieved.
• Read engineering drawings, customer drawings and quality documentation to verify product dimensions.
• Lead 6S initiatives to improve the working environment and increase process productivity.
• Work with production, engineering and maintenance teams to develop maintenance schedules and complete basic planned maintenance, reducing operational downtime.
• Lead projects with suppliers of consumables, equipment and tooling to improve machine output.
• Train operators to use production equipment safely and effectively.
• Train other Cell Engineers as needed to support flexibility and maintain a multi-skilled setting team.
• Assist operators with machine adjustments when required.
• Use measuring equipment to confirm components meet specification.
• Support quality and engineering teams with new business trials and process improvement activities.
• Apply SPC methodology to improve process quality.
• Support continuous improvement events and quality circle meetings.
• Work with the Operations team to deliver key strategic projects that support departmental and site objectives as required.
• Promote a strong EHS culture by reviewing and addressing safety performance indicators, keeping EHS policies, procedures and statutory documentation up to date, and ensuring employees are trained, competent and supported to work safely.
• Follow all health and safety requirements and maintain a clean, organised working environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar engineering role within a production environment.
• Experience with ceramics manufacturing processes and materials is beneficial.
• Yellow Belt qualification in lean manufacturing techniques is desirable.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated with a strong focus on performance.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a team.

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.