Process Engineer II

FMI; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ETO days

Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) is seeking a Process Engineer to define and implement process development for advanced high‑temperature structures.

You will be hands‑on delivering process, prototype, and low‑rate production parts for test and flight, while guiding engineers and technicians and producing documentation packages. You will lead process development, ensure safety, and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and MES/SCADA familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience writing process procedures or instructions.
• Ability to read and execute technical drawings and travelers.
• Experience with composite manufacturing methods and processes.
• Strong detail orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and LRIP manufacturing operations for high‑temperature composites.
• Maintain notebooks, research docs, and lab records; document results.
• Author technical reports and present to stakeholders.
• Create process docs, work instructions, and travelers.
• Serve as SME for assigned processes; participate in root‑cause investigations.

Skills

Process development

Technical documentation

Root-cause analysis

Team leadership

Safety champion

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng.

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks

SCADA

Ignition

Job description

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, 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 industrious, detail‑oriented Process Engineer to join the Research & Technology team. As the Process Engineer, you will define and implement process development activities for novel, derivative, and existing programs to produce advanced high‑temperature structures for high‑speed/high‑temperature Defense and Space applications. You will get to be hands‑on in this position delivering process, prototype and low‑rate production components for test and operational flight. It may also involve the direction of duties for engineering and production technicians. To be successful as the Process Engineer, you will lead process development and execution of your assigned process or subprocess and create technical documentation packages including engineering drawings, manufacturing work instructions, and development/test/delivery reports. Importantly, you will be a clear communicator, team‑focused, and a champion for safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead/Support engineering initiatives, process development, and low‑rate initial production (LRIP) manufacturing operations in support of advanced, high‑temperature composite material programs;
• Maintain engineering notebooks, research documentation, process records, lab books, operate recording equipment, etc.;
• Author technical reports, presentations, and present to internal and external stakeholders;
• Create process documentation, work instructions and travelers;
• Serve as the technical point of contact/subject matter expert for assigned process(es);
• Participate in root‑cause analysis investigations as part of a team;
• Support non‑conformance investigation and disposition; implement corrective actions;
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements as part of MRL advancement and continuous improvement activities;
• Develop, understand and follow all health and safety policies and best practices; promote such behavior within the process/team and throughout the organization.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated results in technical problem solving, product and process development and supporting customer‑focused programs and services.
• Experience writing process procedures or instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders and travelers.
• Experience with composite manufacturing methods and processes.
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Respectful, with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with GD&T and drawing standards.
• Familiarity with CAD design tools.
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.

Preferred

• Leadership experience, indirect or direct.
• Advanced degree with a focus in Advanced Manufacturing or Materials.
• Demonstrated experience in new product development relating to process engineering.
• MES and / or SCADA system experience; Ignition preferred.
• Familiarity with material characterization and analysis techniques and equipment.
• Active Security clearance.
• Experience with SolidWorks.

What You'll Get From Us

• 16 ETO days.
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure).
• Medical / Dental / Vision.
• 401k Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.