About this opportunity
Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) lists this Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in cumberland foreside, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
Worksite address
cumberland foreside, ME, 04110, US
Who can apply
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