FM412 - Engineering Serv Administrator

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers


Job Title: Engineering Administrator Date: April 2026
Reports To: Head of Watermakers Engineering Division: Power & Propulsion
Function: Engineering Location: Beloit, WI or Shreveport, LA


Summary

Fairbanks Morse is looking for an Engineering Administrator to join our team. This role will primarily support on Watermakers aftermarket, including evaporators, distilling plants, Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, and related equipment, with secondary support for new products including Diesel Engines and Generator Sets. This role will interact with adjacent departments including Aftermarket Sales, Program Management, Quality, Purchasing, Production, and Engine Division Engineering team.


Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Process engineering releases and changes, including items, drawings, and bills of materials
◦ Primary focus on Beaird/Maxim Aftermarket.
◦ Secondary support for engine product lines
• Find and distribute legacy records including engineering, quality, purchasing, and sales documents
• Identify parts and suppliers
• Identify potential replacements for obsolete parts
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• 1+ year experience in a role creating and distributing engineering documentation
• 1+ year experience in non-engineering role receiving, using, and providing feedback on engineering documentation.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and bills of materials
• Understanding of engineering document release and control processes in a production environment.
• Experience with evaporative and RO watermaker products preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle and Infor Visual preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft office products including Excel & Word
• 5% travel
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.


Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled