Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Fiber Materials Inc. | solutions for the most extreme places in the universe

FMI's manufacturing facility has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. The focus in Maine is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) that enable high-temperature components such as: thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips as well as rocket motor throats and nozzles.

Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

Your role: FMI is seeking an energetic Manufacturing Engineer with a drive for success to add to our Engineering team! As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the support of current production systems and future improvements in safety, quality, cost, and cycle time. You will also coordinate and direct projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities, such as, process improvements, equipment installation/modification, and material system development. To be a successful Manufacturing Engineer, you will achieve results in solving technical problems, improving existing processes, and supporting customer focused programs. There will be opportunities to get hands-on experience in a wide range of manufacturing and engineering disciplines

Job Responsibilities:

• Help evolve technical machining center(s) and product machining definition in production facility
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements in assigned areas of responsibility using CNC, Lean/Six Sigma tools and GD&T
• Provide technical support for 7x24 manufacturing facility in assigned areas of responsibility
• Analyze technology requirements, resource needs, and schedules to assess and plan project execution
• Perform root cause analysis for failure investigations and other data analysis tasks, make data-driven decisions
• Support non-conformance program and implement preventive actions
• Write periodic reports or oral presentations to management and customers on specific projects
• Design and develop new equipment for future production systems
• Ensure that health and safety policies are followed
• Apply quality standards to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications
• Work with internal and external customers to develop and qualify process changes and provide technical services

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or closely related discipline
• 3+ years of related machining experience in manufacturing
• Experience in CNC machining
• Experience with GD&T, Product or Tool Design and Engineering drawing approval standards. GD&T Training Certification preferred.
• Expertise with machining principals, methods and process capability
• Demonstrated results in technical problem solving
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with industrial tools and equipment preferred
• Experience in aerospace/high-temperature composites, textiles or industrial engineering systems would distinguish the candidate
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles desired
• Interest and knowledge in composites and ceramics

What you'll get from us:

• 16 ETO days
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus