Facilities Engineer

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Facilities & Equipment Engineer is responsible for the engineering, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and fabrication of facility systems and manufacturing equipment in a composite aerospace manufacturing environment. This individual works closely with the engineering team to analyze manufacturing‑process issues (including root cause analysis and corrective actions) and supports both the operation and continual improvement of custom machinery, tooling and mechanical equipment.

Indirect supervisory oversight of a small maintenance team and contractors as needed, but the primary focus is hands‑on engineering, troubleshooting, fabrication and system improvement.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO after 1 year
• 401(k) – 4% employer match after 1 year
• Bonus Eligible
• Serve as the technical lead for troubleshooting and repairing critical production equipment and facility systems, including gearboxes, rigging, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, screw compressors, vacuum pumps, fluid pumps, autoclaves, ovens, lighting systems, HVAC/freezers, and general mechanical/electrical system components.
• Provide in‑depth diagnostics (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls) on digital and analog systems, identify root causes, recommend and implement corrective actions, and track outcomes.
• Design, fabricate, assemble and commission new or modified equipment and tooling: include welding (TIG/MIG/Arc), hydraulic & pneumatic systems, controls wiring, instrumentation, machine frames, custom fixtures, and machine building.
• Develop, implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs and documentation for both facility systems and production equipment, including creation of plans, scheduling, records, and continuous improvement.
• Work cross‑functionally with the engineering/design team, production operators, maintenance technicians and contractors to identify process improvement opportunities (productivity, quality, cost reduction) and support implementation of changes.
• Oversee or coordinate (as needed) external contractors for maintenance/repair or installation work, ensuring technical requirements, safety and schedule compliance.
• Mentor or provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians, repair crew or apprentices (if assigned), and occasionally serve in a supervisory capacity.
• Support facility infrastructure engineering needs (machinery foundations, utilities, building systems, lighting, HVAC, plumbing) as required in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Occasionally general fabrication, machining (manual mill/lathe/drill press), rigging, light carpentry or machine‑building tasks consistent with the operational needs of the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy‑industrial environment (preferably aerospace/composites) performing equipment maintenance, fabrication, or mechanical/electrical repairs — or a combination of technical school/college instruction plus hands‑on work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to repair complex equipment (gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems).
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, wiring schematics, controls logic, instrumentation/data acquisition.
• Fabrication skills, including welding on steel/aluminum (TIG/MIG/Arc), assembly of custom equipment, and familiarity with machine building or tooling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to document work, generate reports and track maintenance data.
• Effective English communication skills (oral and written). Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work primarily day shift, with occasional off‑shift or weekend overtime as required to support production or critical repairs.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 75 lbs. and handle repetitive motions, as required in a manufacturing facility.

Preferred/Additional

Skills:

• PLC knowledge or controls experience preferred (training will be provided as needed).
• A limited electrical license (for facilities maintenance) is preferred.
• Prior experience…