Product Engineer - Composites

MaineGuide; Biddeford (ME); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

16 ETO days

12 holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

FMI is seeking a Product Engineer - Composites to join the Advanced Materials group in the Research and Technology team in Maine. You will lead development, prototyping, and processing of carbon and ceramic composites, coordinating with materials, process, and manufacturing teams to move projects from research to production.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 4+ years of experience, and hands-on fabrication of composite materials.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate results in technical problem solving, product and process development.
• Experience with fabrication of composite materials.
• Ability to follow technical direction and communicate results.
• Follow safety practices for handling materials and operating processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical instructions, drawings, manuals, and travelers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop manufacturing methods for high-temperature thermal protection material systems.
• Assist engineers to solve processing issues and create fixtures and tooling solutions.
• Develop, implement, and sustain policies, standards, and procedures for engineering work.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices and document activity for traceability.
• Lead design review documentation creation and write technical reports.
• Develop technical documentation for projects to support parametric outcomes.
• Coordinate with management, production, facilities, and EHS on project specifications and procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and compliant.
• Apply quality standards to meet certification requirements in plant applications.

Conhecimentos

Composite fabrication

Technical problem solving

CAD (SolidWorks)

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

Abaqus

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 an experienced and motivated Product Engineer - Composites to join the Advanced Materials group within the Research and Technology team. As the Product Engineer - Composites, you will support and lead the development, prototyping, and processing of novel carbon and ceramic composite materials and structures in coordination with materials engineers, process engineers, project managers, machinists, manufacturing and quality. Tasks could include process development, tooling innovation, structural prototyping, process automation and test plan definition and execution. You will also handle activities that will encompass the full development cycle, from fundamental research to process development to prototype manufacture and test to production support. The Product Engineer - Composites also applies sound scientific reasoning and fundamentals when conducting experiments and research activities to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of the material systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with team members to develop manufacturing methods for high temperature thermal protection material systems
• Assists materials, process, manufacturing, and quality engineers to solve processing and procedural issues, and create component fixtures and tooling solutions
• Develops, implements, and sustains policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed
• Adhere to good manufacturing procedures and document all activity for component traceability
• Participate and lead design review documentation creation
• Write technical reports and give technical updates
• Develops technical documentation for all projects to support parametric outcomes
• Confer with management, production, facilities, and EHS staff to discuss project specifications, objectives, and procedures
• Ensures that safety procedures and processes are followed and compliant
• Applies quality standards to projects to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications

What we need from you:

• Bachelors’ degree in an Engineering discipline; mechanical engineering preferred
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrate results in technical problem solving, product and process development and supporting customer focused programs and services
• Prior experience with fabrication of composite materials
• Ability to follow technical direction and communicate results
• Ability to follow all safety practices for handling materials and operating processes
• Experience with writing basic process procedures or instructions
• Awareness of potential hazards and to apply proper care and consideration
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders and travelers, as well as document applied 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 SolidWorks or other CAD design tools
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Preferred:

• Possess an active security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• PLC programming experience preferred
• Experienced in CAD (Solidworks, Abaqus)
• Experienced with GD&T and engineering drawings

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-$125,000 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.