About this opportunity
FMI lists this Technical Project Manager opportunity in biddeford, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
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 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 is seeking a proactive, motivating Project Manager to join the Research & Technology Advanced Programs team. In this role, you will manage the technical execution of engineering projects to deliver advanced high temperature material solutions for hot structures and thermal protection systems in Defense and Space applications. You will be expected to clearly define, bid and manage work packages for efficient execution. You will ensure the right resources are being applied to your assigned project(s) and will forecast and track cost and schedule performance. You will clearly communicate with the engineering team, R&T leadership and the customer, ensuring internal process compliance while exceeding customer expectations.
Responsibilities
Provide budgetary and schedule estimates for new programs and existing program modifications
Participate in the analysis of contractual deliverables to establish project scope and engineering requirements
Own the project schedule and drive execution to deliver solutions on time and within budget
Work closely to follow a defined technology development process and track TRL / MRL maturation
Proactively manage program risk and ensure mitigation plans are efficient and effective
Lead and/or participate in customer reviews
Regularly report status and performance to R&T leadership
Liaise with other project technical teams, Quality, Safety, Manufacturing and Operations as well as customers/subcontractors/suppliers to ensure product integrity and manufacturability
Promote and contribute to Continuous Process Improvement initiatives
What We Need From You
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, engineering / technical / program management or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two to five years of experience in advanced manufacturing, prototyping or development engineering environment
Demonstrated success managing engineering or manufacturing based development programs / projects
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously if required
Able to effectively communicate, influence and deliver across organizational disciplines and levels
Experience with requirements management, risk management, cost account management and reporting
Working experience with product lifecycle management, configuration control and enterprise resource planning systems
Energetic, collaborative leader with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Preferred
PMP certification or ability to obtain within a year
Familiarity with advanced materials-based technology development; high temperature carbon and ceramic composites
Experience executing development projects in a production manufacturing environment
What You\'ll Get From Us
16 ETO days
12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
Medical / Dental / Vision
401k Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
$1000 Sign-On Bonus
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Worksite address
biddeford, ME, 04007, US
Who can apply
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