Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Facilities and Maintenance Manager (UTC, Monterey Park, CA) UTC | Eulex is seeking a full-time Facilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee and maintain machinery and deliver 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. About UTC | Eulex 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. UTC and Eulex are part of Evans Group , a portfolio of trusted capacitor brands that includes Evans, Paktron, UTC, and Eulex. Together, these brands offer a broad range of high-reliability capacitor technologies for defense, aerospace, space, medical, and other mission-critical applications. Backed by deep engineering expertise and U.
S.-based manufacturing capabilities, Evans Group supports customers with proven solutions designed to perform in the most demanding environments.

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. Required Qualifications

Experience:
5–7+ years in Facilities Management, specifically within a clean room or ITAR-regulated defense manufacturing environment. Technical Expertise: Strong background in MEP. Software

Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Outlook). Experience with KeepTrak or similar CMMS platforms is highly desired. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees, vendors, consultants, auditors, and leadership. This position requires ability to be on-site during core manufacturing hours (Monday – Friday). Must be a 'U.
S. Person' as defined by 22 C.
F.
R. § 120.62 Preferred Qualifications Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.). Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or CFM/FMP certification is a significant plus. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is desirable for effective communication with our diverse production and maintenance staff. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, read, write, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, tools, controls, equipment, and mobile devices. Frequently walks throughout the manufa