Facility Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Facilities Manager – Build The Future Of Satellite Manufacturing In Los Angeles

Some opportunities are about maintaining what already exists.

This isn't one of them.

Imagine walking into a brand-new, state-of-the-art satellite manufacturing facility and knowing that, over the coming years, thousands of spacecraft destined for orbit will pass through the very building you helped create.

This is one of those rare opportunities.

Our client is one of the fastest-growing companies in the global space industry and is making a significant investment in the United States with the establishment of a new satellite manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.

Rather than inheriting an established operation, you'll play a leading role in creating it.

The Opportunity:

As Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the site becomes a world-class manufacturing environment capable of supporting the production, assembly and testing of advanced spacecraft.

From cleanrooms and critical infrastructure through to utilities, contractors, health & safety and long-term maintenance strategies, you'll have responsibility for creating an environment where engineering teams can do their very best work.

This isn't simply a facilities role.

It's an opportunity to influence how one of the industry's most exciting manufacturing sites is built, operated and continually improved.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll oversee every aspect of facility operations including:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a modern aerospace manufacturing facility.
• Leading preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Managing HVAC, cleanroom environments, utilities and critical building infrastructure.
• Working closely with engineering, production and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Managing contractors, vendors and service providers.
• Supporting the ongoing expansion of the facility as production scales.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Developing maintenance strategies, budgets and long-term capital improvement plans.
• Driving continuous improvement across facilities and infrastructure.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

You'll probably come from one of the following industries:

• Space.
• Aerospace.
• Defence.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing.
• Medical Devices.
• Advanced Electronics.
• High-Tech Manufacturing.

You'll understand what it takes to operate highly controlled manufacturing environments where reliability, quality and precision are absolutely critical.

Experience managing cleanrooms, HVAC systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), MEP services, contractors and capital projects will be highly valued.

Why This Role Is Different:

Many Facilities Manager roles are about keeping existing operations running.

This role is about helping create something new.

You'll work alongside senior leadership during a major period of growth and have genuine influence over how the facility evolves over the coming years.

As production increases, so too will your opportunity to shape the future of the operation.

Why Join?

You'll be joining one of the most ambitious and fastest-growing companies in the global space sector at a pivotal point in its journey.

You'll Enjoy:

• The opportunity to help establish a flagship US manufacturing facility.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed.
• Exposure to cutting-edge satellite technology.
• Significant career growth as the organisation continues to expand.
• The chance to leave a lasting legacy in one of the industry's most exciting growth stories.
• Salary range $130,000 - $170,000 subject to experience. We are also open to increasing this further for the perfect candidate.