Engineering Administrative Assistant Job at FMI in Biddeford

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Fiber Materials Inc. | 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 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: FMI is seeking an Engineering Administrative Assistant who will support R&T Engineers, Project Managers, and Technicians with various administrative tasks during the development and maturation of novel carbon and ceramic composite materials and processes for high performance, lightweight thermal protection systems and hot structures.

As the Engineering Administrative Assistant, you will support the R&T team by handling a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations within the department. You'll act as the administrative backbone for the team, assisting in the accurate creation and standardization of production documentation, facilitating timely approval of controlled documents and drawings, and may assist in the development, management, and/or maintenance of R&T digital tools and environments. By taking on these responsibilities, you'll be allowing engineers to focus more effectively on their technical tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and efficiency within the team. The role requires a blend of administrative skills and a basic understanding of engineering processes, making it a unique and important part of the engineering department’s success.

Job Responsibilities

• Under minimal guidance, creating and releasing Travelers and Procedures per engineering instructions and intent
• Generating production Travelers within SAGE100
• Standardizing Traveler format, creating template operations, streamlining approval process
• Owning administrative level engineering change orders (ECO)
• Assisting in Procedure / Specification updates and approvals
• Supporting V&V / Quality in characterization requirements generation and documentation
• Owning R&T contracts administration functions
• Owning the R&T SharePoint site
• Assisting with R&T purchases and expenses
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the experience of the resource and/or needs of the department
  
  

What We Need From You

• Associates degree in a relevant experience, or 5 years relevant experience with a high school diploma/GED
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to handle tasks independently with minimal guidance
• Experience with Office 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
• Admin experience with SharePoint, Project Online, and other Office 365 tools.
• Experience with SAGE 100
• Knowledge of computer programming
• Experience with CAD, Solidworks, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a research environment
  
  

What You'll Get From Us

• 16 ETO days
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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