Product Engineer, Composites for Spacecraft Thermal Shields

MaineGuide; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

12 holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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.

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.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Technical problem solving

CAD (SolidWorks)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Abaqus

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.