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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.\nOur 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.\nYour role: FMI is seeking an experienced and hands-on R&T Engineer to join the Advanced Materials group within the Research and Technology team. This position will take responsibility for the installation and operation of pilot and full-scale manufacturing equipment for FMI’s new Innovation Center, which is designed to be a world class R&D-to-production pipeline. 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As a core member of the Innovation Center startup team, you will participate in the full life cycle of high temperature thermal processing equipment, from collaborating on the specification and procurement of RTM work cells, autoclaves, tape wrappers, high temperature furnaces, and CVI reactors to leading the installation, commissioning, and operation of each.\nJob Responsibilities:\n Primary liaison with Facilities, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Security, and IT for new R&T equipment ownership \nRepresent the R&T department during the selection, specification, and commissioning of pilot and full-scale processing equipment and specialized support equipment (gas delivery, cooling water, scrubbers, etc.) \nProvide input and requirements to implement health, safety and environmental controls and equipment to meet applicable standards and specifications \nParticipate in the development and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ (installation, operation, and performance qualification) protocols \nCollaborate with R&T to translate lab-scale processes into robust, scalable manufacturing equipment designs \nImplement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to ensure materials and structures are not only functional but easy to maintain and scale \nDevelop SOPs and assist on preventative maintenance schedules \nWorks with team members to develop manufacturing methods for high temperature thermal protection material systems \nDevelops, implements, and sustains policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed \nAdhere to good manufacturing procedures and document all activity for component traceability \nParticipate in and lead DFMEAs and PFMEAs \nContribute to technical reports and give technical updates \nEnsures that safety procedures and processes are followed and compliant \nApply quality standards to projects to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications\nWhat we need from you:\n Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; 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