Facilities Engineer

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 a Facilities Engineer to join their Facilities Team. As a Facilities Engineer, you will participate in the oversight and coordination of building space allocation, layout, facility renovations, optimization and new construction. Being a Facilities Engineer also means you will be maintaining factory layout drawings including equipment locations, assessing project scope and resources requirements. You will be a part of estimating and setting project budgets and schedules with clients and engineering/operations support team, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal agency requirements associated with construction and facility management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day Facilities activities and priorities that support production
• Direct project management activities include prioritization, assigning resources, project planning, and technical communication with customers
• Assist in management of contracted services, service contracts, KPI’s, annual operating and capital budget, energy management and space management
• Support development and maintenance of operational procedures and processes
• Assist in development and achievement of department strategic plans, goals, metrics, and related KPIs
• Collaborate with other functional groups in support of department and company initiatives
• Analyzes assembly, fabrication, machining, and other processes. Work with internal and external subject matter experts for standardization and optimization
• Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans that support business objectives
• Support Continuous Improvement of processes and Lean activities relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Standardization
• Coach, support, and develop Facilities team employees on your team to foster effective communication, collaboration and teamwork, and execution while demonstrating and modeling core values
• Assist in setting of annual goals and objectives, complete regular feedback sessions, and assist with the review of training and development needs
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety and Security regulations, policies, and procedures
• Expected to follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely-related discipline
• 3+ years facilities engineering experience within a manufacturing environment or similar
• Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team and independently when required
• Leadership, Employee Development, Training and Coaching skills
• Effective Time Management and Prioritization focus
• Demonstrate results in technical problem solving, product and process development and supporting customer focused programs and services
• Ability to follow technical directions and communicate results
• Ability to follow all safety practices
• Awareness of potential hazards and applying proper care and consideration
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and train other members
• Ability to learn multiple and diverse processes and procedures
• Ability to read, interpret and execute technical instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders and travelers, as well as document applied processes

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-$120,000 dependent on experience