Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineer

Project Manager – Fibre Materials Inc. (FMI)

Location: Biddeford, ME |
Salary: $–$

Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) is a leading high‑temperature materials provider for Defense and Space. We are seeking a proactive, motivating Project Manager for our Research & Technology Advanced Programs team in Biddeford.

Manage the technical execution of engineering projects to deliver advanced high‑temperature material solutions for hot structures and thermal protection systems in Defense and Space applications. Define, bid, and manage work packages; forecast and track cost and schedule performance; communicate with engineering, leadership, and the customer; ensure internal process compliance and exceed customer expectations.

• Provide budgetary and schedule estimates for new programs and existing program modifications.
• Analyze contractual deliverables to establish project scope and engineering requirements.
• Own the project schedule and drive execution to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Follow a defined technology development process and track TRL / MRL maturation.
• Proactively manage program risk and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Lead and/or participate in customer reviews.
• Report status and performance to R&T leadership.
• Liaise with technical teams, Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure product integrity and manufacturability.
• Promote and contribute to Continuous Process Improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technical, program management or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, prototyping or development engineering.
• Demonstrated success managing engineering or manufacturing‑based development programs/projects.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, influence and collaboration skills across disciplines and levels.
• Experience with requirements, risk, cost account management and reporting.
• Working experience with product lifecycle management, configuration control and ERP systems.
• Energetic, collaborative leader with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

• PMP certification or ability to obtain within a year.
• Familiarity with high‑temperature carbon and ceramic composite technology development.
• Experience executing development projects in a production manufacturing environment.

• 16 ETO days.
• 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure).
• Medical / Dental / Vision.
• 401(k) Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus.