Process Engineer
Morgan Advanced Materials · Wilkes, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Morgan Advanced Materials (industrial) in Wilkes, PA. Work closely with teams in both Pennsylvania and Ohio to standardize processes, improve yields, reduce scrap, and help bring new products and processes to life.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $94k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 363 live postings that list pay, out of 956 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live process postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 41%
- ✓ Lean 30%
- Team leadership 26%
- Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, FMEA, Control plans, MSA / Gage R&R, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Morgan Advanced Materials in Wilkes
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor - Wilkes Barre, PA · Production · Supervisor
Process Engineer at Morgan Advanced Materials in other locations
Morgan Advanced Materials lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Auburn, CA · $90k–$100k
- New Bedford, MA · $85k–$102k
Full description from Morgan Advanced MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Process Engineer
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Travel: Up to 25% to Ohio site At
Morgan Advanced Materials , manufacturing isn't just about making parts. It's about finding better ways to do things, reducing waste, improving quality, and ensuring people go home safely at the end of the day.We're looking for a Process Engineer who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems on the shop floor, and driving real improvements across manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with teams in both Pennsylvania and Ohio to standardize processes, improve yields, reduce scrap, and help bring new products and processes to life.
The Role
This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll spend time analyzing processes, working with production teams, investigating issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. You'll be the bridge between engineering, quality, and operations, helping turn data into practical solutions.If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges rather than just talking about them, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Do
- ◆Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and throughput
- ◆Capture and analyze current manufacturing processes, then identify opportunities to reduce variation and improve performance
- ◆Support process qualification activities and implement improvements during new product launches
- ◆Run process evaluations, troubleshooting activities, and root cause investigations on the shop floor
- ◆Develop and maintain bills of materials, work instructions, procedures, and control plans
- ◆Conduct PFMEAs and support risk reduction initiatives
- ◆Lead corrective and preventive actions to address quality and production concerns
- ◆Develop sampling plans and data collection methods to support quality and customer
requirements
- ✓Utilize statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, SPC tools, and Minitab to drive decisions
- ✓Validate measurement systems through techniques such as Gage R&R and Gage Linearity studies
- ✓Train and support manufacturing associates on best practices and process improvements
- ✓Partner with cross-functional teams to introduce and sustain new manufacturing methods
responsibilities
- ◆Competitive compensation and benefits package
- ◆A safety-focused environment where improvement ideas are expected, not just encouraged
- ◆Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization
Work Environment: This role includes time in both office and manufacturing settings. Appropriate PPE will be required in production areas. Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required.
Interested to Learn More?
If you're a process-focused engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving operations, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today.
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Overview
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.
What You'll Bring
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- •5+ years of manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience
- •Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and statistical process control
- •Experience using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, Pareto Analysis, and PDCA
- •Working knowledge of Minitab and data-driven improvement techniques
- •Experience conducting PFMEAs and supporting process validations
- •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- •Familiarity with GD&T, Measurement Systems Analysis, and metrology principles
- •Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems is helpful
- •Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives preferred
- •CAD or 3D design software experience is a plus
- •Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production, quality, and leadership teams
- •A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving. You'll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and investigating issues where they happen, not just from behind a desk
What You'll Get
- •Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing sites
- •Exposure to a variety of products, processes, and cross-functional teams
- •A mix of office and manufacturing floor