Integrated Product Team Lead

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

About The Position

FMI is seeking an experienced Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for its Research & Technology Advanced Programs team. The role leads engineering projects that develop advanced high-temperature material solutions for hot structures and thermal protection systems in Defense and Space applications. The IPT Lead ensures technical and manufacturing objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with internal and customer quality standards. The position requires clear communication with the team, R&T leadership, and customers, compliance with internal processes, and a focus on exceeding customer expectations. The successful candidate is a team-first leader and motivator with technical education or experience in a technical or manufacturing environment, strong communication and project management skills, the ability to work with reduced oversight, high personal integrity, and a commitment to company values and safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or science discipline, project management, or leadership, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or development engineering environment.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in project management or IPT leadership in a manufacturing or development engineering environment.
Demonstrated success managing technical development programs, including team leadership, requirements definition, risk management, cost accounting, schedule performance, and product delivery.
Ability to communicate effectively, influence, and deliver across organizational disciplines and levels.
Familiarity with structured development processes.
Energetic, collaborative leadership with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain one within a year.
Experience with DoD, DOE, or NASA programs and T/MRL advancement.
Familiarity with advanced composite materials and manufacturing; carbon and ceramic materials preferred.
Demonstrated success maturing and transitioning technologies to production.
Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Organize, motivate, guide, and enable Integrated Product Teams to deliver effectively.
Direct and coordinate engineering tasks spanning the product lifecycle from development through transition to production.
Analyze contractual deliverables to establish project charters and engineering requirements.
Create work breakdown structures, define teams, and conduct stakeholder kickoffs.
Apply structured development processes, including APQP and T/MRL, in coordination with FMI R&T procedures to execute projects on time, within budget, and with technical rigor.
Identify and manage project risks proactively and ensure effective mitigation plans are implemented.
Report project status and performance to department and company leadership, including technical reviews and monthly and EAC financial status.
Coordinate with technical teams, Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, Operations, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure product integrity and manufacturability.
Lead and/or participate in internal and customer reviews.
Coordinate with the Proposal Management team to provide technical input and schedule and cost estimation data.
Promote and contribute to Continuous Process Improvement initiatives.
Ensure project technical data is created, reported, and shared.