Associate Facilities Manager

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Facilities team is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the facility to ensure operational continuity, safety, and efficiency. This includes running routine safety inspections, partnering with contractors, planning maintenance work, and maintaining records, all of which are crucial to Anduril's ability to operate seamlessly and securely.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Associate Facilities Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Southern California. In this role, you will support the operational success of our facilities by helping drive the planning, coordination, and execution of key facilities initiatives across our industrial spaces. You will partner closely with the Regional Facility Manager, Facilities and Workplace Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure our offices, production, manufacturing, and testing environments operate efficiently and safely.

This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and comfort working across both technical and operational teams. The ideal candidate brings experience overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and understands preventative maintenance requirements within industrial environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordination and execution of facilities operations across multiple office, production, manufacturing, and testing environments.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects from initial scope and managing the project to completion for multiple sites.
• Manage incoming facilities service requests, prioritizing workstreams and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee the creation and tracking of purchase orders related to facilities supplies, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programs by partnering with internal engineers and external service providers while ensuring security and communication procedures are followed.
• Vendor management for preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance, to include SOW development, schedule work in partnership with operational stake holders, oversee work, reviewing service reports, track follow-ups, and help ensure completion of required maintenance and operational workstreams.
• Maintain oversight of spare parts inventory and facilities equipment areas, supporting operational readiness and organization standards.
• Support infrastructure needs including equipment setup and facility improvements that enable efficient operations.
• Assist with the coordination and oversight of facility vehicles, including maintenance planning, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute and lead aspects of facilities operational initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Provide facilities support across multiple office locations as needed and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of experience leading facilities operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical training or hands-on experience in plant engineering, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and preventative maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and ERP systems.
• Experience supporting vendor management and service contracts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple operational responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technicians, engineers, and leadership.
• Familiarity with fire life safety systems and building operations.
• Understanding of OSHA, environmental regulations, building codes, NFPA, and NEC.
• Flexibility to travel and support multiple locations as needed.
• Ability to respond to facilities issues or operational needs outside standard business hours when required.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You are familiar with the project management processes.
• Experience in managing and oversight of shipping, receiving, and supply chain processes
• Experience supporting secure spaces.
• Experience with AS9100.