Director of Engineering & Facilities

About Heath

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and five showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in pay equity, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work.

Position Summary

The Director of Engineering & Facilities leads Heath’s engineering and facilities functions across multiple locations. This role ensures reliable systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement in support of our manufacturing operations. They are accountable for developing a high-performing team, directing complex projects, and aligning engineering resources to meet production, innovation, and safety goals. With oversight of building systems, industrial equipment, and process automation, the Director partners cross-functionally with Production, EH&S, Design, Operations, Sales and IT to drive long-term infrastructure planning and ensure business continuity.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering and Facilities teams by assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting career growth. Utilize managers, supervisors and individual contributors to manage daily execution.
• Accountable for strategic direction for engineering and facilities functions aligning long-term infrastructure planning and team capacity with Heath’s business goals.
• Oversee operations including capital projects, budgeting, expense reporting, and resource allocation, to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Drive process engineering improvements by optimizing workflows, equipment performance, and automation to increase efficiency, reliability, and safety in production.
• Ensure system reliability and advancement including electrical systems, control systems (PLC programming, fluid systems), and industrial automation projects.
• Lead equipment innovation, including the design, prototyping, and testing of new or modified equipment to enhance production capabilities and support innovation.
• Partner with EH&S and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with fire safety protocols, environmental regulations, and hazardous materials handling, while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Lead emergency response planning for infrastructure issues, systems failures, and weather-related incidents ensuring operational readiness and business continuity.
• Own and optimize engineering tools and systems, including CMMS platforms and technical documentation to support proactive maintenance and process visibility.
• Oversees and directs security related infrastructure, handling alarm calls and various other related security issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Manufacturing or similar core engineering discipline
• 10+ years leading and managing teams in an engineering/facilities environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Technical engineering expertise including knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and automation controls.
• Ability to assess issues, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical failures and manage urgent facility issues.
• Experience managing budgets, expenses, capital projects, timelines, and engineering resources.
• Familiarity with OSHA, fire safety, environmental regulations, and hazardous material handling.

Work Environment, Hours & Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position based out of our Sausalito location, with regular onsite work required in Sausalito and San Francisco. The role is typically expected to be onsite in San Francisco two days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on business needs. The salary range for this position is $160,000–$170,000, based on experience.

Benefits

We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as life insurance. An annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure. We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

At Heath, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.