Composite Materials Engineer — Space & Defense, 16 ETO Days

Fiber Broadband; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

12 paid holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FMI is seeking an experienced Product Engineer - Composites to join the Advanced Materials group within the Research and Technology team in the United States. You will support and lead the development, prototyping, and processing of carbon and ceramic composites in coordination with materials engineers, process engineers, project managers, machinists, manufacturing and quality.

You will also handle activities across the full development cycle, from fundamental research to prototype manufacture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fabrication of composite materials.
• Ability to read and execute technical instructions, drawings and manuals.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods for high-temperature thermal protection material systems.
• Assist engineers to solve processing issues and create fixtures and tooling.
• Develop, implement, and sustain engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Adhere to GMP-like procedures and document activity for traceability.
• Participate in and lead design review documentation.
• Write technical reports and provide updates on progress.
• Create technical documentation to support parametric outcomes.
• Collaborate with management, production, facilities, and EHS staff on specs and procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and compliant.
• Apply quality standards to meet certification requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

CAD tools

MS Office

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Abaqus

Job description

FMI is seeking an experienced Product Engineer - Composites to join the Advanced Materials group within the Research and Technology team in the United States. You will support and lead the development, prototyping, and processing of carbon and ceramic composites in coordination with materials engineers, process engineers, project managers, machinists, manufacturing and quality.

You will also handle activities across the full development cycle, from fundamental research to prototype manufacture