What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at FMI?
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's Rhode Island facility is seeking a Quality Technician to support our growing team! As the Quality Technician, you will ensure consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) systems; validating processes; and providing documentation. You will also have the opportunity to work hands on with our materials and manufactured parts, while capturing the data to input into the system and help further develop our processes and procedures further.
Job Responsibilities
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's Rhode Island facility is seeking a Quality Technician to support our growing team! As the Quality Technician, you will ensure consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) systems; validating processes; and providing documentation. You will also have the opportunity to work hands on with our materials and manufactured parts, while capturing the data to input into the system and help further develop our processes and procedures further.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain quality data records, compile information and prepare reports for internal and external customers
- Provide support to manufacturing operations with the review of products and engineering and manufacturing processes
- Perform product audits in accordance with FMI Textiles, our customers and industry standards
- Perform duties required by the Quality Management System
- Provide support with trimming fabric from preform parts
- Apply quality standards for receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with FMI Textiles and contractual requirements
- Communicate with manufacturing personnel on non-conformances
- Complete First Article inspections for manufactured items
- Participate or lead in Lean activities
- Maintain all housekeeping items and follow all housekeeping procedures
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of relevant quality experience
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, overtime and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks
- Willingness to ‘roll up sleeves’ to support programs when needed
- Knowledge of calibration equipment and processes, and ISO requirements
- Prior experience with incoming inspection reviewing supplier first article inspections
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret internal and customer provided drawings
- Ability to read drawings, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Versatile in all aspects of inspection techniques
- Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
- Able to complete responsibilities with a sense of urgency and with a professional and quality manner
- Set a good example of personal integrity and professional work ethic
- Demonstrated results in communication, resolving conflicts, decisiveness, commitment to company objectives, and establishing motivational work environment
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to trouble shoot and strong problem solving
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Associate’s degree in related field
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401k Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- $1000 Sign-On Bonus
