Process Engineer II

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

27d

About The Position

Fiber Materials Inc. (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. Importantly, you will be a clear communicator, team-focused and a champion for safety.

Requirements

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
Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders and travelers
Experience with composite manufacturing methods and processes
Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
Respectful, with a strong work ethic
Excellent attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with GD&T and drawing standards
Familiarity with CAD design tools
Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience, indirect or direct
Advanced degree with a focus in Advanced Manufacturing or Materials
Demonstrated experience in new product development relating to process engineering
MES and / or SCADA system experience; Ignition preferred
Familiarity with material characterization and analysis techniques and equipment
Active Security clearance
Experience with SolidWorks

Responsibilities

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.
Author technical reports, presentations and present to internal and external stakeholders
Create process documentation, work instructions and travelers
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
Support non-conformance investigation and disposition; implement corrective actions
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; promote such behavior within the process/team and throughout the organization