Process Engineering Positions

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.

FMI is seeking an industrious, detail-oriented Process Engineer to join the Research & Technology team . As the Process Engineer , you will define and implement process development activities for novel, derivative and existing programs to produce advanced high temperature structures for high speed/ high temperature Defense and Space applications. You will get to be hands-on in this position delivering process, prototype and low-rate production components for test and operational flight . It may also involve the direction of duties for engineering and production technicians . To be successful as the Process Engineer , you will lead process development and execution of your assigned process or subprocess and create technical documentation packages including engineering drawings, manufacturing work instructions and development/test/delivery reports . Lead/Support engineering initiatives, process development, and low-rate initial production (LRIP) manufacturing operations in support of advanced, high temperature composite material programs

Maintain engineering notebooks, research documentation, process records, lab books, operate recording equipment, etc.

Serve as the technical point of contact/subject matter expert for assigned process(es)

Participate in root cause analysis investigations as part of a team

Identify and implement equipment and process improvements as part of MRL advancement and continuous improvement activities

Develop, understand and follow all health and safety policies and best practices; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated results in technical problem solving, product and process development and supporting customer focused programs and services
• Experience writing process procedures or instructions
• Experience with composite manufacturing methods and processes
• Familiarity with GD&T and drawing standards
• Familiarity with CAD design tools
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Advanced degree with a focus in Advanced Manufacturing or Materials

Demonstrated experience in new product development relating to process engineering

Familiarity with material characterization and analysis techniques and equipment

Active Security clearance

Experience with SolidWorks

12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement