Bedrijfsomschrijving Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. Job description Job title: Spacecraft Materials and Process Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: Stevenage, UK Overview A vacancy for a Materials Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space to work on space flight hardware in Stevenage, within the Materials Department. You will have the opportunity to work on unique projects, such as Mars Sample Return Earth Return Orbiter, Biomass, Eurostar Neo and OneSat. You will provide technical solutions to materials related issues which arise during the design, manufacture and test of flight hardware and the team mission of ensuring correct materials qualification for mission specific requirements. Tasks and Accountabilities With your knowledge and experience in Materials Engineering, you will be routinely sought by both Design and Manufacturing teams, as will the identification of new materials and processes for future applications. The focus of the role will be at spacecraft level activities. This means that you will be the interface with customers such as the European Space Agency (ESA). This requires a good understanding of a range of spacecraft equipment, their sub-systems and related materials and process technologies. A strong understanding of metallic, non-metallic and organics is essential. Working within a team of specialists or individually, you will interface with people at all levels - Shop Floor, Project Teams, through to Management and Customers. Provide leadership in the choice of Materials and Processes (M&P) to the Project Team. Critique qualification, test plans and data analysis of data and approve test reports Support non-conformances which will include investigations into failures Support to R&D activities Propose and implement activities which will contribute to the M&P improvement plan Authorise changes to Parts Materials and Processes (PMP) documents Chair Materials and Process Review Boards (MPCB) and manage technical performance of subcontractors, suppliers and in-house manufacturing Provide M&P leadership to the Project Team at various Project review milestones (Spacecraft level PDR, CDR, QAR etc.) Support, coach and guide junior Materials Engineers, Graduates and Interns Compile database of qualified Materials and Processes used in the manufacture of satellites. Experience and Skills You will ideally hold a Materials Science, Physics degree or related degree. Experience working as a Materials and Processing Engineer is essential as in knowledge of properties and applications of metallic, non-metallics and organic materials for use in a space environment You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience of working in customer facing roles Knowledge of reasons for choosing M&P for space/ aerospace applications. Demonstrable skill for conducting qualification test programmes for specific applications. Demonstrable experience of various joining methods (welding, soldering, brazing, adhesive bonding). Working knowledge of surface treatments/ finishes Practical application of Spacecraft Parts Materials and Processes (PMP) requirements - ECSS.Q.ST.70C Able to analyse and interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations Facilitation skills for leading problem solving and risk analysis Fluent English is required. Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application. What Airbus can offer you Airbus has a Hybrid Working policy, 60% working in the office and 40% working from home. Airbus Stevenage also benefits from a brand new office built in 2021! We have an ever growing list of company benefits and these are just some that are included: Competitive salary Annual success share 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (there is the opportunity to purchase additional holidays) 37 hour week + flexible working hours Life assurance Contributory pension of up to 8% Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with the Recruitment Business Partner who gets in touch if you are invited to interview. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Bedrijfsomschrijving Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. Job description Job title: Spacecraft Materials and Process Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: Stevenage, UK Overview A vacancy for a Materials Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space to work on space flight hardware in Stevenage, within the Materials Department. You will have the opportunity to work on unique projects, such as Mars Sample Return Earth Return Orbiter, Biomass, Eurostar Neo and OneSat. You will provide technical solutions to materials related issues which arise during the design, manufacture and test of flight hardware and the team mission of ensuring correct materials qualification for mission specific requirements. Tasks and Accountabilities With your knowledge and experience in Materials Engineering, you will be routinely sought by both Design and Manufacturing teams, as will the identification of new materials and processes for future applications. The focus of the role will be at spacecraft level activities. This means that you will be the interface with customers such as the European Space Agency (ESA). This requires a good understanding of a range of spacecraft equipment, their sub-systems and related materials and process technologies. A strong understanding of metallic, non-metallic and organics is essential. Working within a team of specialists or individually, you will interface with people at all levels - Shop Floor, Project Teams, through to Management and Customers. Provide leadership in the choice of Materials and Processes (M&P) to the Project Team. Critique qualification, test plans and data analysis of data and approve test reports Support non-conformances which will include investigations into failures Support to R&D activities Propose and implement activities which will contribute to the M&P improvement plan Authorise changes to Parts Materials and Processes (PMP) documents Chair Materials and Process Review Boards (MPCB) and manage technical performance of subcontractors, suppliers and in-house manufacturing Provide M&P leadership to the Project Team at various Project review milestones (Spacecraft level PDR, CDR, QAR etc.) Support, coach and guide junior Materials Engineers, Graduates and Interns Compile database of qualified Materials and Processes used in the manufacture of satellites. Experience and Skills You will ideally hold a Materials Science, Physics degree or related degree. Experience working as a Materials and Processing Engineer is essential as in knowledge of properties and applications of metallic, non-metallics and organic materials for use in a space environment You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience of working in customer facing roles Knowledge of reasons for choosing M&P for space/ aerospace applications. Demonstrable skill for conducting qualification test programmes for specific applications. Demonstrable experience of various joining methods (welding, soldering, brazing, adhesive bonding). Working knowledge of surface treatments/ finishes Practical application of Spacecraft Parts Materials and Processes (PMP) requirements - ECSS.Q.ST.70C Able to analyse and interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations Facilitation skills for leading problem solving and risk analysis Fluent English is required. Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application. What Airbus can offer you Airbus has a Hybrid Working policy, 60% working in the office and 40% working from home. Airbus Stevenage also benefits from a brand new office built in 2021! We have an ever growing list of company benefits and these are just some that are included: Competitive salary Annual success share 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (there is the opportunity to purchase additional holidays) 37 hour week + flexible working hours Life assurance Contributory pension of up to 8% Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with the Recruitment Business Partner who gets in touch if you are invited to interview. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Morgan Advanced Materials
Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Northamptonshire
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: Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials development and production. We produce a wide range of specialist, high specification materials that have extraordinary attributes and properties. In addition to our exceptional products we recognize none of this would be possible without the team of hard working men and women that ensure we produce these high quality products in the safest manner possible. Morgan is committed to the goal of all employees, contractors and visitors to our sites going home safe and healthy every day. We have an objective of zero harm within our organization and we use our ThinkSAFE program to drive improvements in our safety practices and performance to meet this objective. OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE: Under general direction, this role is ultimately accountable to lead the overall EHS directive for the Morgan Certech UK operation. In conjunction with the Site Manager, this position is responsible to develop the 3 year EHS site plan outlining goals and objectives for continuous improvement and also responsible for monitoring the sites' progress against these goals and objectives and modifying the strategy accordingly. This position will provide leadership, coaching, and auditing of the sites. Responsibilities encompass all aspects of EHS risk and compliance, including Morgan EHS Framework and strategy and local regulations, and to ensure all actions are conducted accurately, comprehensively and on a timely basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES: Acts as the resident EHS expert for Certech UK's operation by being current on regulatory and compliance issues and overall trends that may impact EHS matters and performance for the location. Develops a 3-year plan for the EHS function with support from the site operations team and the TC EHS Director that addresses compliance, risk, safety, and sustainable resource efficiency with specific goals and objectives identified. Evaluates Morgan and Technical Ceramics GBU EHS strategy and collaborates with local leadership team to translate this into annual site plans and objectives for the Certech UK facility. Foster functional and cross-functional relationships between Morgan Certech UK and other US Certech Sites, and broader TC sites, as necessary to achieve optimal performance. Monitors progress against EHS objectives and communicates progress regularly to site leadership and employee population. Spend an appropriate amount of time on the shop floor & supporting the regular DGA meetings. Actively support the EHS activities and KPI's to help focus and prioritize the leadership team on critical EHS activities. Responsible for all aspects of compliance with local, state and federal Environment, Health and Safety requirements. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining EHS management systems to achieve compliance with all local, state and federal EHS requirements. Supports all incident investigations as the EHS subject matter expert, including Lost Time, Near Misses and Environmental spills or releases. Lead, educate and training site leadership and employees to conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis for serious incidents to ensure all contributing factors are identified and corrective actions are undertaken. Ensures that employee EHS training is conducted and records are maintained in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and corporate requirements and company policies. Assists the site leadership with driving ThinkSAFE forward to achieve continuous improvement in the effectiveness of visible safety leadership activities. Recommend and drive continuous improvement activities and implementation of engineering changes related to safety, ergonomics, employee health, environmental compliance, environmental performance, and reduction in the use of energy and water. Follow all UK and European regulatory requirements applicable to site permitting, reporting, monitoring, and recordkeeping for air emissions, sewer discharges, storm water runoff, chemical storage, waste management and community right-to-know. Ensure site EHS certification (ISO14001 & ISO45001) remains updated, managed and compliant in accordance with the specification and certifying body. Manage and support the proper handling of waste streams including hazardous, non-hazardous, residual and recycled. Champion waste minimization activities to reduce waste generation strive for beneficial uses of materials, where applicable. Act as the site's regulatory contact for the applicable EHS Regulatory authorities. Plays a significant role in the Audit Program: Coordinates and leads facility readiness for 3 year comprehensive compliance audits, and leads the facility through periodic self-audits. Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND Requirements of Role: (Preferred) Graduate with a degree in a relevant field of study (Safety science, Environmental engineering, management, etc.) (Required) Possess a professional certification or diploma in the field of EHS or be able to achieve certification within first 6 months 1 - 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety Fluency in local language Ability to effectively communicate in English Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed Competencies: Ideally the candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PPT and Excel. Must have good time management, organizational, and planning skills with a high attention to detail. Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in writing and verbally. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills for working in a team environment. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors and employees. Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
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: Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials development and production. We produce a wide range of specialist, high specification materials that have extraordinary attributes and properties. In addition to our exceptional products we recognize none of this would be possible without the team of hard working men and women that ensure we produce these high quality products in the safest manner possible. Morgan is committed to the goal of all employees, contractors and visitors to our sites going home safe and healthy every day. We have an objective of zero harm within our organization and we use our ThinkSAFE program to drive improvements in our safety practices and performance to meet this objective. OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE: Under general direction, this role is ultimately accountable to lead the overall EHS directive for the Morgan Certech UK operation. In conjunction with the Site Manager, this position is responsible to develop the 3 year EHS site plan outlining goals and objectives for continuous improvement and also responsible for monitoring the sites' progress against these goals and objectives and modifying the strategy accordingly. This position will provide leadership, coaching, and auditing of the sites. Responsibilities encompass all aspects of EHS risk and compliance, including Morgan EHS Framework and strategy and local regulations, and to ensure all actions are conducted accurately, comprehensively and on a timely basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES: Acts as the resident EHS expert for Certech UK's operation by being current on regulatory and compliance issues and overall trends that may impact EHS matters and performance for the location. Develops a 3-year plan for the EHS function with support from the site operations team and the TC EHS Director that addresses compliance, risk, safety, and sustainable resource efficiency with specific goals and objectives identified. Evaluates Morgan and Technical Ceramics GBU EHS strategy and collaborates with local leadership team to translate this into annual site plans and objectives for the Certech UK facility. Foster functional and cross-functional relationships between Morgan Certech UK and other US Certech Sites, and broader TC sites, as necessary to achieve optimal performance. Monitors progress against EHS objectives and communicates progress regularly to site leadership and employee population. Spend an appropriate amount of time on the shop floor & supporting the regular DGA meetings. Actively support the EHS activities and KPI's to help focus and prioritize the leadership team on critical EHS activities. Responsible for all aspects of compliance with local, state and federal Environment, Health and Safety requirements. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining EHS management systems to achieve compliance with all local, state and federal EHS requirements. Supports all incident investigations as the EHS subject matter expert, including Lost Time, Near Misses and Environmental spills or releases. Lead, educate and training site leadership and employees to conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis for serious incidents to ensure all contributing factors are identified and corrective actions are undertaken. Ensures that employee EHS training is conducted and records are maintained in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and corporate requirements and company policies. Assists the site leadership with driving ThinkSAFE forward to achieve continuous improvement in the effectiveness of visible safety leadership activities. Recommend and drive continuous improvement activities and implementation of engineering changes related to safety, ergonomics, employee health, environmental compliance, environmental performance, and reduction in the use of energy and water. Follow all UK and European regulatory requirements applicable to site permitting, reporting, monitoring, and recordkeeping for air emissions, sewer discharges, storm water runoff, chemical storage, waste management and community right-to-know. Ensure site EHS certification (ISO14001 & ISO45001) remains updated, managed and compliant in accordance with the specification and certifying body. Manage and support the proper handling of waste streams including hazardous, non-hazardous, residual and recycled. Champion waste minimization activities to reduce waste generation strive for beneficial uses of materials, where applicable. Act as the site's regulatory contact for the applicable EHS Regulatory authorities. Plays a significant role in the Audit Program: Coordinates and leads facility readiness for 3 year comprehensive compliance audits, and leads the facility through periodic self-audits. Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND Requirements of Role: (Preferred) Graduate with a degree in a relevant field of study (Safety science, Environmental engineering, management, etc.) (Required) Possess a professional certification or diploma in the field of EHS or be able to achieve certification within first 6 months 1 - 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety Fluency in local language Ability to effectively communicate in English Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed Competencies: Ideally the candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, PPT and Excel. Must have good time management, organizational, and planning skills with a high attention to detail. Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in writing and verbally. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills for working in a team environment. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors and employees. Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer
Morgan Advanced Materials
Earlstrees Industrial Estate, Northamptonshire
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: To Manage all of the resources (people, processes, machinery) associated with the Value Stream to meet customer demand and organizational costs. Lead, control and coordinate the activities of the department area and equipment to ensure that the relevant activities, products or service are planned, processed and delivered to specified standards, within budget and target KPI's. Empower the teams to have the ability and commitment to achieve KPI's and resolve issues within the cell through coaching, training, and effective delegation. Drive through performance improvements to support Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, & people objectives. Overall responsibility for the value streams including on time delivery, maintaining quality standards and compliance. Champion and facilitate the adoption and integration of lean manufacturing and best practice techniques to secure performance improvements and business unit efficiency. Ensure the effective utilization and cost optimization of all resources within the area. Proactively plan and engage with other departments/areas to ensure a collaborative approach and effective resolution of issues. Provide a point of escalation from the dept leader for people, process, technical, and resource issues. To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Morgan company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to Health & Safety, Environment & Core Values. • Lead by example, demonstrating high standards of behavior, honesty & integrity- developing and supporting people through coaching and feedback. • Develop and implement relevant KPI's to measure the effectiveness of the area of responsibility ensuring KPI's are aligned throughout the cells with the requirements of the business, site, internal customers etc. • Develop the processes to agreed quality, cost, and yields, using relevant Lean Manufacturing Tools and actively drive Continuous Improvement to improve quality and production efficiencies. Cascade information, plans, priorities, feedback on KPI's etc. to Dept Leaders through team briefs, 1-1's, and visible management systems. • Work with engineers to ensure that all customer requirements are understood, implemented, and met throughout the value stream. • Communicate regularly with engineers to ensure changes and uses are flowed expediently to customers, contracts, and the Value Stream • Work with Sales and Site Lead to represent the Value Stream during SIOP meetings and make commitments that align with capacity and capability of the Value Stream. • Communicate improvement plans to achieve greater capacity as needed to achieve desired customer demand • Flow down customer requirements to Value Stream team • Ensure on-time delivery of product • Ensure achievement of all Operational KPI's for associated Value Stream (Revenue, OTD, LTA's, Scrap, etc.) • Support team by removing obstacles and prioritizing workflow as needed to meet customer requirements • Lead team in Continuous Improvement events to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies • Participate in development of yearly Strategy Deployment goals and objectives for Value Steam • Ensure successful completion of Policy Deployment within Value Steam • Provide a weekly update to the Site Manager describing weekly achievements and issues within Value Stream • Report on Policy Deployment and CI actions monthly • Report on Metrics in Policy Deployment X-Matrix • Act as a role model and Lean Leader for the Value Stream • Ensure capacity and capability are continually planned to meet agreed customer requirements and work and information flow are documented and regularly reviewed to ensure smooth and rapid execution of Customer requirements • Overall capacity planning, allocation of reserve capacity, identification of planned shutdowns and allocation of down-time for maintenance (Value Steam capacity) • Identification of opportunities for cross training and capacity training to enhance capacity and responsiveness to know customer requirements • Ensuring a smooth interface with supporting departments not under the VS leader's direct control (E.g., Supply chain, Sales, Finance, Quality, Engineering) • Manage individual and team performance, regularly reviewing with Supervisors, Leads, and Engineers, rewarding excellence and the achievement or bettering of targets and taking corrective action when necessary • Manage end to flow of product, and the performance of all parts in the value stream • Align Value Steam to ThinkSAFE policies and practices • Responsible for managing production team members time and attendance • Present Value Stream Performance in Bi-Weekly progression reviews Qualifications: • Extensive manufacturing and operational experience • Preferably a graduate, preferably with business, engineering or technical degree. • Preferred experience of creating and executing an operational plan strategic plan that delivered 'Sustainable Profitable Growth' is preferred • Confident and influential communicator at all levels • Experience of leading and managing operational staff/management. • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically. • Has potential to move to a larger/General Management role within 2-3 years • Knowledge of modern quality practices, tools and techniques • Extensive knowledge of EHS working practices • ILM Level 5 in Leadership or above is desired but not essential • Experience of working in a fast moving, ever changing and dynamic environment • Knowledge and experience of working in growth hi tech markets such as the medical or aerospace sectors. Desired Competencies: • Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. • Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus. • Strong Leadership - Is good a establishing clear directions, setting stretch objectives and maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results • Driven for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. • Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices trends affecting the organisation and markets. Demonstrates the Morgan Values: • Integrity - Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Is widely trusted. • Collaboration - Works cooperatively with and through others to get things done. • Innovation - Is always looking for new ways to do things. • Ambition - Has the inspiration to believe our business can become more than it is today. • Safety - Role models safe behaviours - leads others to ThinkSAFE. Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
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: To Manage all of the resources (people, processes, machinery) associated with the Value Stream to meet customer demand and organizational costs. Lead, control and coordinate the activities of the department area and equipment to ensure that the relevant activities, products or service are planned, processed and delivered to specified standards, within budget and target KPI's. Empower the teams to have the ability and commitment to achieve KPI's and resolve issues within the cell through coaching, training, and effective delegation. Drive through performance improvements to support Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, & people objectives. Overall responsibility for the value streams including on time delivery, maintaining quality standards and compliance. Champion and facilitate the adoption and integration of lean manufacturing and best practice techniques to secure performance improvements and business unit efficiency. Ensure the effective utilization and cost optimization of all resources within the area. Proactively plan and engage with other departments/areas to ensure a collaborative approach and effective resolution of issues. Provide a point of escalation from the dept leader for people, process, technical, and resource issues. To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Morgan company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to Health & Safety, Environment & Core Values. • Lead by example, demonstrating high standards of behavior, honesty & integrity- developing and supporting people through coaching and feedback. • Develop and implement relevant KPI's to measure the effectiveness of the area of responsibility ensuring KPI's are aligned throughout the cells with the requirements of the business, site, internal customers etc. • Develop the processes to agreed quality, cost, and yields, using relevant Lean Manufacturing Tools and actively drive Continuous Improvement to improve quality and production efficiencies. Cascade information, plans, priorities, feedback on KPI's etc. to Dept Leaders through team briefs, 1-1's, and visible management systems. • Work with engineers to ensure that all customer requirements are understood, implemented, and met throughout the value stream. • Communicate regularly with engineers to ensure changes and uses are flowed expediently to customers, contracts, and the Value Stream • Work with Sales and Site Lead to represent the Value Stream during SIOP meetings and make commitments that align with capacity and capability of the Value Stream. • Communicate improvement plans to achieve greater capacity as needed to achieve desired customer demand • Flow down customer requirements to Value Stream team • Ensure on-time delivery of product • Ensure achievement of all Operational KPI's for associated Value Stream (Revenue, OTD, LTA's, Scrap, etc.) • Support team by removing obstacles and prioritizing workflow as needed to meet customer requirements • Lead team in Continuous Improvement events to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies • Participate in development of yearly Strategy Deployment goals and objectives for Value Steam • Ensure successful completion of Policy Deployment within Value Steam • Provide a weekly update to the Site Manager describing weekly achievements and issues within Value Stream • Report on Policy Deployment and CI actions monthly • Report on Metrics in Policy Deployment X-Matrix • Act as a role model and Lean Leader for the Value Stream • Ensure capacity and capability are continually planned to meet agreed customer requirements and work and information flow are documented and regularly reviewed to ensure smooth and rapid execution of Customer requirements • Overall capacity planning, allocation of reserve capacity, identification of planned shutdowns and allocation of down-time for maintenance (Value Steam capacity) • Identification of opportunities for cross training and capacity training to enhance capacity and responsiveness to know customer requirements • Ensuring a smooth interface with supporting departments not under the VS leader's direct control (E.g., Supply chain, Sales, Finance, Quality, Engineering) • Manage individual and team performance, regularly reviewing with Supervisors, Leads, and Engineers, rewarding excellence and the achievement or bettering of targets and taking corrective action when necessary • Manage end to flow of product, and the performance of all parts in the value stream • Align Value Steam to ThinkSAFE policies and practices • Responsible for managing production team members time and attendance • Present Value Stream Performance in Bi-Weekly progression reviews Qualifications: • Extensive manufacturing and operational experience • Preferably a graduate, preferably with business, engineering or technical degree. • Preferred experience of creating and executing an operational plan strategic plan that delivered 'Sustainable Profitable Growth' is preferred • Confident and influential communicator at all levels • Experience of leading and managing operational staff/management. • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically. • Has potential to move to a larger/General Management role within 2-3 years • Knowledge of modern quality practices, tools and techniques • Extensive knowledge of EHS working practices • ILM Level 5 in Leadership or above is desired but not essential • Experience of working in a fast moving, ever changing and dynamic environment • Knowledge and experience of working in growth hi tech markets such as the medical or aerospace sectors. Desired Competencies: • Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. • Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus. • Strong Leadership - Is good a establishing clear directions, setting stretch objectives and maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results • Driven for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. • Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices trends affecting the organisation and markets. Demonstrates the Morgan Values: • Integrity - Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Is widely trusted. • Collaboration - Works cooperatively with and through others to get things done. • Innovation - Is always looking for new ways to do things. • Ambition - Has the inspiration to believe our business can become more than it is today. • Safety - Role models safe behaviours - leads others to ThinkSAFE. Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer
Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Chemist within the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This once in a lifetime major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability. Our Submarines Business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. We support the Royal Navy as the Technical Authority for all UK Naval Reactor Submarine Plants, and we're continuing to build our nuclear sector capability to support the development of a new nuclear plant for future submarines. For you, this means unique opportunities to shape the future of the Submarines business. You will be responsible to develop the Chemistry and underpinning science for the development of a design for a Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant. Provide technical advice to the Nuclear and Chemical Process engineering functions for the design and substantiation of the plant. The role will support the definition of operational limits, equipment specifications, analysis techniques and product quality requirements. The role involves the identification and evaluation of new technologies, primarily focusing on developing safe and effective process chemistries in order to meet the required product specifications and plant throughput At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power. Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support. Key Accountabilities: Defining the safe operating envelope and normal operating range for the Chemical Plant, eliminating hazards and incorporating inherent safety through process chemistry design. Defining safe and effective process chemistries in order to meet the required product specifications and plant throughput. Defining the process chemistry for the design and specification of nuclear fuel reprocessing systems, such as: liquid-liquid separation plant, material transformation processes, dissolution processes and radioactive waste treatment plants. Analysis and optioneering of alternative nuclear chemical processing technology. Facilitating laboratory trials to provide quantitative data of underpinning science support Safety Case substantiation, hazard analysis and fault analysis. Defining the analysis requirements, techniques, sampling plans and control charts for plant production and quality. Involvement in all design stages from identification of stakeholder requirements, generating and assessing options, Concept, Scheme, Front End, and Detailed Design, design substantiation and verification and validation, and installation, commissioning and operating documents. Chemical expertise input into reviews including design, quality, safety and environmental assessments and critical review, checking, verification and approval of in-house and third-party designs. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent, Post-graduate qualifications, Experience in separation, waste treatment and nuclear fuel processing. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Pioneer the performance of the future. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation. Beyond tomorrow We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here. So that you can be your best at work and home, we'll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role. To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of an Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country. Closing date:26th November 2021 Job Category Engineering Materials Posting Date 12 Nov 2021; 00:11
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Chemist within the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This once in a lifetime major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability. Our Submarines Business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. We support the Royal Navy as the Technical Authority for all UK Naval Reactor Submarine Plants, and we're continuing to build our nuclear sector capability to support the development of a new nuclear plant for future submarines. For you, this means unique opportunities to shape the future of the Submarines business. You will be responsible to develop the Chemistry and underpinning science for the development of a design for a Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant. Provide technical advice to the Nuclear and Chemical Process engineering functions for the design and substantiation of the plant. The role will support the definition of operational limits, equipment specifications, analysis techniques and product quality requirements. The role involves the identification and evaluation of new technologies, primarily focusing on developing safe and effective process chemistries in order to meet the required product specifications and plant throughput At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power. Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support. Key Accountabilities: Defining the safe operating envelope and normal operating range for the Chemical Plant, eliminating hazards and incorporating inherent safety through process chemistry design. Defining safe and effective process chemistries in order to meet the required product specifications and plant throughput. Defining the process chemistry for the design and specification of nuclear fuel reprocessing systems, such as: liquid-liquid separation plant, material transformation processes, dissolution processes and radioactive waste treatment plants. Analysis and optioneering of alternative nuclear chemical processing technology. Facilitating laboratory trials to provide quantitative data of underpinning science support Safety Case substantiation, hazard analysis and fault analysis. Defining the analysis requirements, techniques, sampling plans and control charts for plant production and quality. Involvement in all design stages from identification of stakeholder requirements, generating and assessing options, Concept, Scheme, Front End, and Detailed Design, design substantiation and verification and validation, and installation, commissioning and operating documents. Chemical expertise input into reviews including design, quality, safety and environmental assessments and critical review, checking, verification and approval of in-house and third-party designs. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent, Post-graduate qualifications, Experience in separation, waste treatment and nuclear fuel processing. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Pioneer the performance of the future. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation. Beyond tomorrow We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here. So that you can be your best at work and home, we'll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role. To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of an Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country. Closing date:26th November 2021 Job Category Engineering Materials Posting Date 12 Nov 2021; 00:11
Process Automation Engineer Microgenetics exists to help mankind win the war against pathogens. We identify problems in microbiology that were previously impossible to solve and develop new technology to solve them. We are an exciting start-up backed by the UK's fastest growing pharmaceutical company (Qualasept Pharmaxo) aiming to revolutionise microbiology. We are currently working with partners in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and veterinary diagnostics sector to develop our products SmartControl - Environmental monitoring software that seamlessly captures images of every sample to ensure data integrity with zero capital expenditure. SwiftDetect - A rapid test that can detect the presence or absence of a single cell in a large volume in under six hours, using our hybrid PCR technology. We are looking for a Process Automation Engineer whose role will be to increase the throughput of SwiftDetect tests that can be carried out in our labs, so that we can meet increasing demand. You will use your initiative and problem solving skills to identify and solve technical problems, and engage with various stakeholders to agree the best approaches to take. You will then test and implement these solutions. What you'll do The Process Automation Engineer will work in close collaboration with other scientists in the team, academic advisors and Microgenetics management. Your role will report directly to the Managing Director. Analyse existing processes & equipment to identify most important opportunities to automate or improve, considering both operator productivity, lab capacity, and ease of use Work closely with relevant cross-disciplinary team members to understand user requirements and obtain feedback on ideas/solutions Design, test & iterate improvements to these processes & equipment, or design/procure new ones Contribute to and coordinate the specification, design, procurement and qualification of custom processing equipment where required Operate and maintain a safe working environment in the engineering workshop When changes are agreed, implement these across the team including validation, training and controls, and promote continuous improvement Ensure change control processes are adhered to and any changes suitably documented Ensure that projects are suitably planned, meet project milestones and complete projects within appropriate time constraints. Work in the Laboratory in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with the recommendations of the Guide to Good Laboratory Practice, local procedures and all relevant safety regulations including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and report risks and poor practices. Keep up to date with research and technology in fields relevant to Microgenetics Commit to participate in out of hours working when required to meet the needs of a project. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive - you will be required to be flexible and take on projects and responsibilities as the company expands. What we're looking for Bachelors or Masters degree in Science, Technology or Engineering Minimum 5 years post graduate experience Experience improving processes in a lab environment using lean six sigma principles Experience designing or using robotics or custom equipment Experience with simple programming languages such as Python Experience using CAD software packages to design parts for manufacture Experience using 3D printer for prototyping Someone with initiative and creativity to achieve objectives and overcome obstacles Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and take a holistic view of the projects Someone with real tenacity who sees failures as an opportunity to learn Even better if you have… Experience taking a manual molecular assay and automating it Experience improving processes in a GxP environment Experience in commercializing a test Experience working with rapid microbiological methods Knowledge of microbiology Knowledge of GxP Lean Six Sigma certification What you'll get Salary range £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience 21 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (increasing with service) Generous company pension scheme Life assurance Company bonus scheme (dependent on profit goals) Free breakfast and outdoor gym Funding and flexibility for new research projects Microgenetics is based in a new science park development in Corsham in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, with easy commutes from Bath, Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon. Come and join us in revolutionising microbiology! Closing date for applications is Monday, 29 November 2021. First interviews (on Teams) will take place on 3 December with final interviews (on site) on 10 December. By clicking 'apply' you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.
Nov 30, 2021
Full time
Process Automation Engineer Microgenetics exists to help mankind win the war against pathogens. We identify problems in microbiology that were previously impossible to solve and develop new technology to solve them. We are an exciting start-up backed by the UK's fastest growing pharmaceutical company (Qualasept Pharmaxo) aiming to revolutionise microbiology. We are currently working with partners in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and veterinary diagnostics sector to develop our products SmartControl - Environmental monitoring software that seamlessly captures images of every sample to ensure data integrity with zero capital expenditure. SwiftDetect - A rapid test that can detect the presence or absence of a single cell in a large volume in under six hours, using our hybrid PCR technology. We are looking for a Process Automation Engineer whose role will be to increase the throughput of SwiftDetect tests that can be carried out in our labs, so that we can meet increasing demand. You will use your initiative and problem solving skills to identify and solve technical problems, and engage with various stakeholders to agree the best approaches to take. You will then test and implement these solutions. What you'll do The Process Automation Engineer will work in close collaboration with other scientists in the team, academic advisors and Microgenetics management. Your role will report directly to the Managing Director. Analyse existing processes & equipment to identify most important opportunities to automate or improve, considering both operator productivity, lab capacity, and ease of use Work closely with relevant cross-disciplinary team members to understand user requirements and obtain feedback on ideas/solutions Design, test & iterate improvements to these processes & equipment, or design/procure new ones Contribute to and coordinate the specification, design, procurement and qualification of custom processing equipment where required Operate and maintain a safe working environment in the engineering workshop When changes are agreed, implement these across the team including validation, training and controls, and promote continuous improvement Ensure change control processes are adhered to and any changes suitably documented Ensure that projects are suitably planned, meet project milestones and complete projects within appropriate time constraints. Work in the Laboratory in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with the recommendations of the Guide to Good Laboratory Practice, local procedures and all relevant safety regulations including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and report risks and poor practices. Keep up to date with research and technology in fields relevant to Microgenetics Commit to participate in out of hours working when required to meet the needs of a project. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive - you will be required to be flexible and take on projects and responsibilities as the company expands. What we're looking for Bachelors or Masters degree in Science, Technology or Engineering Minimum 5 years post graduate experience Experience improving processes in a lab environment using lean six sigma principles Experience designing or using robotics or custom equipment Experience with simple programming languages such as Python Experience using CAD software packages to design parts for manufacture Experience using 3D printer for prototyping Someone with initiative and creativity to achieve objectives and overcome obstacles Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and take a holistic view of the projects Someone with real tenacity who sees failures as an opportunity to learn Even better if you have… Experience taking a manual molecular assay and automating it Experience improving processes in a GxP environment Experience in commercializing a test Experience working with rapid microbiological methods Knowledge of microbiology Knowledge of GxP Lean Six Sigma certification What you'll get Salary range £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience 21 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (increasing with service) Generous company pension scheme Life assurance Company bonus scheme (dependent on profit goals) Free breakfast and outdoor gym Funding and flexibility for new research projects Microgenetics is based in a new science park development in Corsham in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, with easy commutes from Bath, Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon. Come and join us in revolutionising microbiology! Closing date for applications is Monday, 29 November 2021. First interviews (on Teams) will take place on 3 December with final interviews (on site) on 10 December. By clicking 'apply' you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.