FMI | 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 55 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: 

FMI is seeking an experienced Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to join the Research & Technology Advanced Programs team. The Integrated Product Team Lead will lead the execution of engineering projects to deliver advanced high temperature material solutions for hot structures and thermal protection systems in Defense and Space applications.  The Integrated Product Team Lead will be responsible for ensuring technical and manufacturing objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with internal and customer quality standards.  The Integrated Product Team Lead will clearly communicate with the team, R&T leadership, and the customer, ensuring internal process compliance while exceeding customer expectations.

To be successful in this role you will have a technical education or experience in a technical or manufacturing environment, be a team-first leader and motivator, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated project management skills. As a team leader, you will be able to execute tasks with reduced oversight, have high personal integrity and will always promote our company values and safety culture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize, motivate, guide and enable Integrated Product Teams to excel and deliver
• Direct and coordinate engineering tasks that span the product lifecycle from development to transition to production
• Lead the analysis of contractual deliverables to establish project charter and engineering requirements
• Create work breakdown structure, define team, and hold stakeholder kickoff
• Apply structured development processes (APQP, T/MRL, etc) in coordination with FMI R&T department procedures to execute projects on time, within budget, and with technical rigor
• Proactively identify and manage project risk; ensure mitigation plans are efficient, effective and employed
• Regularly report status and performance to department and company leadership, including technical reviews and financial (monthly and EAC) status
• Drive coordination with other project technical teams, Quality, Safety, Manufacturing and Operations as well as 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/cost estimation data
• Promote and contribute to Continuous Process Improvement initiatives
• Ensure the creation, reporting and sharing of all project technical data

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical / science discipline, project management / leadership
  • OR, equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or development engineering environment
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in project management / IPT leadership in a manufacturing or development engineering environment
• Demonstrated success managing technical development programs; team leadership, requirements definition, risk management, cost accounting, schedule performance and product delivery
• Able to effectively communicate, influence and deliver across organizational disciplines and levels
• Familiarity with structured development processes
• Energetic, collaborative leader with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Preferred:

• PMP or equivalent certification or ability to obtain within a year
• Experience with DOD/DOE/NASA programs and T/MRL advancement
• Familiarity with advanced composite materials and manufacturing, carbon and ceramic preferred
• Demonstrated success maturing and transitioning technologies to production
• Active Secret Security Clearance

What you'll get from us:

• 16 ETO days
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-$150,000 dependent on experience