Process Engineer – Lean Improvements in Ceramics

Socket.dev; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials is seeking a Process Engineer for its Wilkes-Barre, PA operations to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and throughput, leveraging lean principles and data-driven methods.

You will lead process improvements, develop BOMs and control plans, conduct PFMEAs, and train staff while collaborating with the Ohio site. Requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years' experience; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of SPC, problem solving tools (8D, Pareto, PDCA), and Minitab.
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• LEAN experience with focus on problem identification and resolution.
• Able to read technical drawings and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Travel to Ohio site may be required (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing manufacturing processes and products to improve safety, quality, productivity and throughput.
• Collaborate with operations to identify opportunities for process improvements, scrap/rework reduction and yield improvements.
• Develop, update and maintain Bills of Materials, work instructions, procedures and control plans.
• Conduct PFMEAs on manufacturing processes and troubleshoot production problems on the shop floor.
• Lead training of manufacturing associates on best operational practices.
• Monitor data/processes, run DOEs and improvements for assigned product lines.
• Support quality initiatives and implement corrective/preventive actions as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

8D Problem Solving

PDCA

Minitab

Kaizen

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

CAD (3D Design)

Excel

Job description

Morgan Advanced Materials is seeking a Process Engineer for its Wilkes-Barre, PA operations to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and throughput, leveraging lean principles and data-driven methods.

You will lead process improvements, develop BOMs and control plans, conduct PFMEAs, and train staff while collaborating with the Ohio site. Requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years' experience; travel up to 25% may be required.