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 an energetic Manufacturing [Machining] Engineer with a drive for success to add to their Engineering team! This new role is responsible for support of current production systems and future improvements in safety, quality, cost, and cycle time. The position will also coordinate and direct projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities, such as, process improvements, equipment installation/modification, and material system development. Successful candidates will achieve results in solving technical problems, improving existing processes, and supporting customer focused programs. There will be opportunities to get hands-on experience in a wide range of manufacturing and engineering disciplines.
** Job Responsibilities:**
- Help evolve technical machining center(s) and product machining definition in production facility
- Identify, design, and implement process improvements in assigned areas of responsibility using CNC, Lean/Six Sigma tools and GD&T
- Provide technical support for 7x24 manufacturing facility in assigned areas of responsibility
- Analyze technology requirements, resource needs, and schedules to assess and plan project execution
- Perform root cause analysis for failure investigations and other data analysis tasks, make data-driven decisions
- Support non-conformance program and implement preventive actions
- Write periodic reports or oral presentations to management and customers on specific projects
- Design and develop new equipment for future production systems
- Conduct Design Reviews to justify CAPEX equipment upgrades and machine replacement
- Ensure that health and safety policies are followed
- Apply quality standards to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications
- Work with internal and external customers to develop and qualify process changes and provide technical services
** What we need from you:**
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
- Experience with Machine Scheduling, Standards and Capacity Reporting
- 8+ years of related machining experience in manufacturing
- Experience with GD&T, Product or Tool Design and Engineering drawing approval standards
- Expertise with CNC, Conventional Machining and process capability
- Demonstrated results in technical problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
_ Preferred:_
- Experience with industrial tools and equipment preferred
- Experience in aerospace/composites, textiles or industrial engineering systems would distinguish the candidate
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles desired
- Interest and knowledge in composites and ceramics
- Experience in thermal processing
** What you'll get from us:**
- 16 ETO days
- 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
- Medical / Dental / Vision effective on day of hire
- 401k Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- $1000 Sign-On Bonus