Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer

Rugby, Warwickshire | Permanent | Full-Time

Morgan Advanced Materials is a global leader in advanced materials and engineering solutions, with approximately 8,000 employees across more than 70 sites worldwide. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Rugby site and play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.

The Role

Working closely with production, operations and commercial teams, you will support manufacturing processes, resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production teams with day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities
• Improve manufacturing quality, efficiency and productivity
• Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs and lead times
• Create and maintain routings, work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Support new product introductions and feasibility assessments
• Review manufacturing costs and identify improvement opportunities
• Promote Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to support cost-effective manufacturing

About You

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role
• Strong manufacturing or production engineering background
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering process improvements and cost savings
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience within a batch manufacturing environment

Desirable

• Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Knowledge of routings, BOMs and manufacturing documentation

Why Join Morgan?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a FTSE 250 organisation
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a world-leading manufacturing business

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reference: 2026-7015

Morgan Advanced Materials is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.