**__**FMI, A Spirit AeroSystems Company | solutions for the most extreme places in the universe

Spirit Maine'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:** Spirit Maine is seeking a dependable, skilled Engineering Technician to join the Research & Technology team. In this role you will support engineering-lead programs that will develop and demonstrate advanced high temperature composite materials and processes for high speed / high temperature Defense and Space applications. This is a hands-on position and you will perform a variety of tasks that may include conducting experiments and investigations, assisting with the specification and sourcing of new equipment, evaluation and troubleshooting of process and equipment, creation of manufacturing work instructions and procedures, inspection of materials and continuous process improvement activities. To be successful in this role you will be able to read, interpret, create, and execute technical documentation that may include instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals and work instructions. Importantly, you will be a clear communicator, team-focused, able to execute tasks with minimal oversight and a champion for safety.

_ Job Responsibilities:_

• Support engineering initiatives, development processes and manufacturing operations
• Maintain process records, lab books, operate recording equipment, etc
• Create basic process documentation, work instructions and travelers
• Prepare equipment for operation and perform post process servicing
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations as part of a team
• Work with maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Implement equipment and process improvement
• Operate with an uncompromising safety-first attitude

_ What we need from you:_

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of work in a manufacturing environment or equivalent technical / vocational training
• Associate degree in trade / industrial / engineering discipline, demonstrated progress toward a technical degree or equivalent military experience
• Ability to use basic hand tools and measurement equipment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write basic process procedures or instructions
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• Works well individually and as a member of a team
• Work experience in a research environment

** Preferred:**

• Familiarity with fiber reinforced composite materials and associated manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with high temperature processing equipment

_ What you'll get from us:_

• 16 ETO days
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision effective on day of hire
• 8% 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus