FM Approvals Engineering Assistant-Fire Protection

FM; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Assistant, where you will play a vital role in verifying and validating changes to FM Approved products. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, reviewing manufacturing drawings and specifications, and ensuring compliance with rigorous engineering standards. With a focus on accuracy and quality, you will apply your technical acumen to support critical engineering tasks related to fire protection systems and flood mitigation equipment. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you, providing a chance to contribute to essential projects in a respected organization.

Benefits

401(k) and pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work

Health and well-being programs

Career development opportunities

Generous time off allowances

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relatable experience in engineering or a technical field.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review product drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Validate calculations and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate with project engineers to identify design issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Judgment

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. How? By employing a worldwide certification process that’s backed by scientific research and testing, and over a century of experience.

The FM APPROVED mark is recognized and respected worldwide. Our certification instills confidence and commands respect in your marketplace.

With minimal supervision, this position interacts routinely with technicians, engineers, managers, and vendors in an effort to support the Quality Assurance and FM Approvals testing functions.

FM Approvals is a world leader in testing and certification services, dedicated to ensuring that products and systems are reliable and meet rigorous standards. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Engineering Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Job Summary:
The FM Approvals Engineering Assistant will play a crucial role in the verification and validation of changes to FM Approved products. Manufacturing drawings, data sheets, and specifications will be reviewed, and critical document lists will be updated accordingly. This role requires a strong technical acumen to review and process design change documentation, ensuring all calculations and data support engineering and scientific principles.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review product drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with intended design functions.
2. Apply technical judgment, and process client-submitted design change documentation.
3. Validate calculations and data to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
4. Collaborate with project engineers to identify and mitigate potential design issues.
5. Support engineering tasks related to fire protection systems and flood mitigation equipment as needed. On occasion, may support product testing projects.
6. Review and resolve facilities and procedures audit nonconformance resolutions submitted by clients.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Associate’s degree in engineering or relatable technical field.
2. 5+ years relatable experience.
3. Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
4. Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
7. Strong analytical skills to validate design calculations and data.
8. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with a multidisciplinary team.
9. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
10. Familiarity with fire protection systems and flood mitigation is a plus.

The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances, and much more.

FM Approvals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

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