Product Engineer - Composites for High-Temp Space Tech

Fiber Broadband; Maine; On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

12 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k 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. You will support development, prototyping, and processing of carbon and ceramic composites, coordinating 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Write technical reports and provide updates.
• Develop technical documentation for projects to support parametric outcomes.
• Coordinate with management, production, facilities, and EHS staff on project specs and procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and compliant.
• Apply quality standards to meet certification requirements in plant applications.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Composite fabrication

Communication skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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. You will support development, prototyping, and processing of carbon and ceramic composites, coordinating 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.