Director of Facilities & Engineering Excellence

Socket.dev; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Director of Facilities & Engineering to lead global facilities strategy and engineering operations. You will drive construction, maintenance, energy procurement, safety programs, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in facilities management and engineering, and a track record of delivering cost efficiencies and continuous improvement. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in facilities management, engineering, or related field with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements including PSM, RMP, HACCP, and FSMA
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale facilities and complex engineering systems
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field; Masters preferred
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations including CAA, CWA, SWPPP, SPCC, RCRA, EPCRA

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities and engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to facilities and engineering teams
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance
• Oversee planning, construction, renovation, and maintenance of all facilities including offices, plants, warehouses, and distribution centers
• Lead permitting, energy procurement, and vendor management; ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage design, installation, operation, and maintenance of engineering systems; pursue process improvements and automation
• Develop budgets and manage resources; report KPIs to senior management
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing facilities and engineering team

Skills

Safety Culture

Physical abilities

Strong communication Skills

Team-building

Project Management

Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Director of Facilities & Engineering to lead global facilities strategy and engineering operations. You will drive construction, maintenance, energy procurement, safety programs, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in facilities management and engineering, and a track record of delivering cost efficiencies and continuous improvement. Travel may be required.