Facilities Director for High-Volume Optical Manufacturing

Mesh Optical Technologies; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Mesh Optical Technologies seeks a Facilities Director to lead design, build-out, and operations of a high-volume optical manufacturing campus in Los Angeles. You will supervise power, HVAC, network, exhaust, and cleanroom systems, aligning infrastructure with aggressive production ramps.

You'll drive safety, compliance, and data-driven maintenance programs while coordinating with engineering and production teams to scale capacity and ensure uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record overseeing facility build-outs and infrastructure upgrades for high-volume production environments.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build-out of facility infrastructure, including power distribution, electrical systems, network infrastructure, exhaust systems, cleanroom air quality, and HVAC, to support high-volume optical manufacturing.
• Manage construction activities, vendor partnerships, and overall project execution to ensure rapid deployment aligned with aggressive production ramp schedules and long-term operational objectives.
• Ensure all facility systems and operations comply with applicable EHS/OSHA standards, fire safety codes, building regulations, insurance requirements, and environmental laws.
• Optimize facility layout and space utilization - including equipment placement, workstations, and access control - to support efficient, large-scale manufacturing.
• Implement data-driven facilities management systems to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and promote sustainability.
• Commission, operate, and maintain critical infrastructure systems, establishing preventative maintenance schedules and monitoring tools to ensure high uptime and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to align facility capabilities with manufacturing equipment needs, such as die-bonding, flip-chip assembly, and automated optical inspection systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations for facility or system downtime, driving corrective actions to minimize disruptions and optimize performance.
• Develop and execute long-term facility expansion strategies, including identification, evaluation, and planning of new leases or acquisitions to support company growth.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

IoT for facility monitoring

Job description

Mesh Optical Technologies seeks a Facilities Director to lead design, build-out, and operations of a high-volume optical manufacturing campus in Los Angeles. You will supervise power, HVAC, network, exhaust, and cleanroom systems, aligning infrastructure with aggressive production ramps.

You'll drive safety, compliance, and data-driven maintenance programs while coordinating with engineering and production teams to scale capacity and ensure uptime.