Director

Director of Facilities Engineering and Operations responsible for leading facilities, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and capital projects at the Garden Grove aerospace manufacturing site. Accountable for the reliability, safety, and performance of systems that support production, including cleanrooms, HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, chilled water, and other critical utilities, to ensure business continuity, customer delivery, regulatory compliance, and site growth readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or technical teams.
• Experience supporting critical utilities and infrastructure, including HVAC, cleanrooms, compressed air, chilled water, steam, and plant electrical systems.
• Capital project leadership experience from planning through commissioning.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO standards, regulatory compliance, and customer audits.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.
• Preferred: CMRP, PMP, PE, or similar professional certification.
• Relevant experience supporting major OEM or defense customers and with processes such as cleanrooms, CNC operations, chemical processing, coatings, autoclaves, glass, or acrylic manufacturing.
• Experience implementing reliability programs, FMEA, CMMS systems, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience leading both union and non-union teams.

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities engineering, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure; develop operating plans, budgets, staffing strategies, and reliability initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, EH&S, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to support site objectives and maintain audit readiness.
• Ensure uptime and performance of critical building systems and manufacturing utilities; lead recovery efforts during major equipment, utility, or infrastructure disruptions.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs, asset management, and root-cause problem solving.
• Develop and execute a multi-year capital roadmap; oversee facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and equipment replacement projects from planning through commissioning.
• Manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support compliance with AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cal/OSHA, and customer requirements in partnership with EH&S.
• Lead, develop, and retain high-performing facilities, maintenance, and technical teams; establish performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement practices focused on safety and operational excellence.

• Opportunity to tackle significant technical challenges and contribute to site growth and reliability improvements.
• Access to industry-leading training and development opportunities.
• Culture emphasizes safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel by driving innovation and sustainability in aerospace. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, the company serves more than 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and reported sales of £3.35 billion in 2023.

The organisation is committed to protecting the planet, supporting democracies, and placing sustainability at the centre of its activities. GKN Aerospace promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and fosters a collaborative culture that has been recognised with workplace culture awards.