Aerospace Equipment Operations Manager (Equity)

Telemetry Today LLC; Bothell (WA); In loco; USD 135.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA seeks an Equipment Operations Manager to lead the selection, procurement, installation and commissioning of industrial equipment in a high-tech satellite manufacturing environment.

You will own equipment operations end-to-end—from evaluating vendor proposals through installation oversight to long-term maintenance strategy—working with contractors and internal teams to meet production schedules and reliability goals.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in equipment engineering, capital project execution, or manufacturing maintenance in a high-tech or aerospace production environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices and industry standards (e.g., TPM, RCM)
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic, and control systems as applied to industrial production equipment
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-trade installation activities
• Experience with safety systems and lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Strong project management and planning abilities; proven track record delivering equipment installation projects on time and on budget

Mansioni

• Evaluate, select, and specify capital equipment to support satellite manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with production requirements, safety standards, and facility constraints
• Develop equipment requirements documents, coordinate vendor evaluations, and lead technical bid reviews
• Track equipment delivery schedules, manage vendor milestones, and elevate risks to meet production timelines
• Plan and execute equipment installation projects including site preparation, rigging, utility tie-ins, and commissioning
• Work directly with contractors, OEMs, and internal trades to coordinate installation activities with minimal disruption to production
• Develop installation schedules, manage contractor scopes of work, and ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout the process
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to validate equipment performance against specifications
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies — preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered — to maximize equipment availability and performance
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and drive root cause analysis to implement sustainable corrective actions
• Establish and manage spare parts inventory, maintenance resource allocation, and contractor support plans
• Develop and track equipment KPIs including MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Create and manage equipment budgets covering capital purchases, installation labor, parts, and ongoing contractor costs
• Partner with Production, Facilities, and Engineering teams to align equipment plans with production schedules and facility readiness
• Lead equipment improvement projects to enhance reliability, reduce operating costs, and support capacity growth
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements

Conoscenze

Project management

Equipment engineering

Contractor management

Maintenance planning

Safety systems

Manufacturing operations

Vendor coordination

Strumenti

SAP PM

Maximo

AutoCAD

BIM

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Descrizione del lavoro

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA seeks an Equipment Operations Manager to lead the selection, procurement, installation and commissioning of industrial equipment in a high-tech satellite manufacturing environment.

You will own equipment operations end-to-end—from evaluating vendor proposals through installation oversight to long-term maintenance strategy—working with contractors and internal teams to meet production schedules and reliability goals.