Manufacturing Engineer

MaineGuide; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

12 paid holidays (Winter Closure)

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FMI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-temperature carbon/carbon composites production in Maine. You will work with equipment, piping, valves, and automation controls to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost.

The role offers multiple shift options and requires hands-on collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams. Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 8+ years manufacturing experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong problem solving and project coordination skills.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and MRL standards.
• Comfortable in a hands-on production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and develop new equipment for production systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance to optimize equipment.
• Apply tools: PFMEA, IQ/OQ, VSM, GD&T and design reviews.
• Support 7x24 manufacturing operations in assigned areas.
• Prepare engineering documents and ECOs; manage non-conformance actions.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Project coordination

Lean/Six Sigma

MS Office

Communication skills

Hands-on production work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BOM refinement

PFMEA

IQ/OQ

Value Stream Maps

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Job description

FMI | 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 a Manufacturing Engineer with a drive for success to add to their Engineering team! As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the support of current production systems to improve safety, quality, reliability, cost, and cycle time. Being a Manufacturing Engineer means you will support processes and equipment in the manufacturing of carbon/carbon composites. These processes involve high pressure, high temperature equipment, including piping, valves, cooling systems & process automation controls. The schedule for this Manufacturing Engineer is a choice of Sunday-Thursday, Tuesday-Saturday or Monday-Friday 3:00pm-12:00pm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, specify, and develop new equipment for future production systems
• Perform root cause analysis for failure investigations and other data analysis tasks, make data-driven decisions to drive continuous improvement
• Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and improve equipment and processes using Lean/Six Sigma tools and MRL standards
• Employ Engineering tools such as BOM refinement, Design Reviews, PFMEAs, IQ/OQ, Value Stream Maps, GD&T, etc.
• Provide technical support for 7x24 manufacturing facility in assigned areas of responsibility
• Research, organize and author Engineering documents such as ECOs, manufacturing procedures and manual, initial production travelers
• Support non-conformance program and implement preventive actions
• Write periodic reports or oral presentations to management and customers on specific projects
• Ensure that health and safety policies are followed
• Apply quality standards to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 8 years of experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge of process equipment operation principles, methods, and process capability
• Successful in a team environment
• Demonstrated skills in technical problem solving and project coordination
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• MS Office experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment when needed

Preferred:

• Experience with industrial tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Experience with GD&T, and engineering drawing approval standards
• Experience with various forms of industrial process equipment such as pressure vessels, pumps, fluid systems, ovens, cranes, lifts, robotics, etc.
• Experience in aerospace/high-temperature composites, textiles or industrial engineering systems would distinguish the candidate
• Experience in thermal processing

What you'll get from us:

• 16 ETO days
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-$140,000 dependent on experience

FMI is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.