Facilities Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build-out of facility infrastructure, including power distribution, electrical systems, network infrastructure, exhaust systems, cleanroom air quality, and HVAC, to support high-volume optical manufacturing.
• Manage construction activities, vendor partnerships, and overall project execution to ensure rapid deployment aligned with aggressive production ramp schedules and long-term operational objectives.
• Ensure all facility systems and operations comply with applicable EHS/OSHA standards, fire safety codes, building regulations, insurance requirements, and environmental laws.
• Optimize facility layout and space utilization — including equipment placement, workstations, and access control — to support efficient, large-scale manufacturing.
• Implement data-driven facilities management systems to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and promote sustainability.
• Commission, operate, and maintain critical infrastructure systems, establishing preventative maintenance schedules and monitoring tools to ensure high uptime and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to align facility capabilities with manufacturing equipment needs, such as die-bonding, flip-chip assembly, and automated optical inspection systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations for facility or system downtime, driving corrective actions to minimize disruptions and optimize performance.
• Develop and execute long-term facility expansion strategies, including identification, evaluation, and planning of new leases or acquisitions to support company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or extensive prior experience with exceptional performance.
• Proven track record of overseeing facility build-outs and infrastructure upgrades for high-volume production environments.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and executive functions.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with cleanroom design and maintenance for optical or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, or IoT for facility monitoring and automation.
• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale facilities operations, preferably in high-tech manufacturing, electronics, or optical industries.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: Facilities Director: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00/per year
• Title and base salary are determined on a case by case basis commensurate with experience and merit.
• In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes:
• Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant cost covered by the company for yourself and dependents.
• Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).
• 401(k) retirement plan access.
• Relocation assistance to sunny Los Angeles.