Facilities and Maintenance Manager

UTC designs and manufactures COTS and custom designed high-reliability multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) in its DLA MIL-PRF-790–approved facility in Monterey Park, California. UTC leverages state-of-the-art dielectric materials, advanced manufacturing equipment, and rigorous hi-rel screening and testing to meet the requirements of military, aerospace, space, medical, and other mission-critical markets.

Eulex pioneered an embedded-electrode RF capacitor architecture that delivers breakthrough capacitance and stability for advanced RF and microwave systems. A US-based manufacturer, Eulex leverages patented dielectrics enabling performance beyond 100 GHz to power the next generation of high-bandwidth, high-performance designs.

Job Summary

The Facilities and Maintenance Manager is a hands-on role overseeing and maintaining maintenance of machinery and the facility and delivering operational excellence at our Monterey Park, CA manufacturing plant. This mission-critical management role is responsible for maintaining a high-compliance defense manufacturing environment, including specialized clean rooms and automated production systems. You will bridge the gap between corporate infrastructure standards and site-specific technical needs to ensure zero-downtime operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Clean Room Compliance: Manage the lifecycle of all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. Oversee HEPA/ULPA filtration and HVAC systems to ensure strict adherence to ISO clean room certifications.
• Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management: Master-user and administrator for the KeepTrak CMMS. Establish and audit maintenance schedules for all facility assets and production machinery.
• Automation & PLC Support: Act as the technical lead for facility-related automated systems. Utilize PLC programming knowledge to troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance alongside the engineering team.
• Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma): Implement Lean initiatives to reduce energy waste, optimize floor space, and streamline facility workflows in alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Regulatory & Defense Compliance: Ensure the facility remains audit-ready for ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR, and AS9100 standards. Manage all Cal/OSHA safety programs and lead the site Safety Committee.
• Project & Vendor Management: Lead capital improvement projects and workspace reconfigurations. Negotiate and audit performance for all external vendors (Janitorial, Security, Waste, etc.).
• Environmental, Health & Safety: Serve as the EHS specialist and primary point of contact for EHS including regulatory inspections, reporting requirements, and employee safety.
• Reporting & Communication: Use the Microsoft Office Suite to manage facility budgets, present quarterly operational reviews, and coordinate with senior leadership.
• Team Management: Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Facilities Maintenance Technician. Assign and prioritize work, ensure productive utilization of time, provide guidance on task execution and best practices, and delivering ongoing coaching and performance feedback.