Fiber Materials Inc. | engineered textile products for aerospace and defense

FMI's Rhode Island facility is focused on textile engineering and manufacturing of 2D woven fabrics, 3D woven preforms, braided materials and resin transfer molded composites. We work with the stiffest, strongest, and lightest fiber in the world including carbon, glass, aramid (kevlar) and ceramic.

Our products are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for US military ground vehicles.

Your role: FMI Textiles is seeking a Textile Engineering Project Manager to join our team. The Textile Engineering Project Manager will support our strategic growth programs seeking to develop next generation, 3D woven preforms for aircraft engine applications. This role requires a versatile individual capable of handling an array of responsibilities that touch on Program Management, Process Engineering and Textile Engineering skill sets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support strategic R&D projects including responsibility for program management (i.e. schedule and budget), and engineering (i.e. design and manufacturing) aspects
• Work closely with our customers to understand their technical requirements and drivers
• Support start-up and troubleshooting of our custom, 3D weaving looms
• Become a strong “on-the-floor” presence in order to be the liaison between our Textile Designers and our weaving loom operators
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to document efforts, procedures and technical results and to communicate results effectively to customers in a team based, iterative R&D environment
• Help us achieve meaningful increases in the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of our 3D woven preforms:
  • Learn to run and troubleshoot custom, 3D weaving looms
  • Conceive and help implement improved 3D weaving loom functionality 
  • Develop standardized processes that can be passed on to operators and technicians

What we need from you:

• BS degree in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 5-10 years professional experience in a hands-on, technical role in the Textiles or Composites field
• Strong general mechanical knowledge and machine trouble-shooting skills
• An interest and enthusiasm to work in a project based, contract R&D environment
• A team player with proven track record of working closely with peers, managers and customers
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

• 5-10 years experience specifically in the field of 3D woven composites
• Previous experience designing 3D woven preforms
• Previous experience running and troubleshooting Jacquard weaving looms
• Familiarity with basic composite principles and best practices
• Previous experience with custom machinery using PLC’s and servo motors
• Familiarity with IS9001 and AS9100 quality systems

What you'll get from us:

• Medical / Dental / Vision effective day one
• 401k Company Match effective day one
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus