Facilities & Safety Senior Manager

Quantum Design Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Other company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Quantum Design is seeking a Facilities & Safety Senior Manager to lead day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety across our San Diego facilities. You will manage a small team, drive maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting business needs.

The role requires guiding safety initiatives, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations to maintain a safe, cost-effective, and productive environment. Onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field.
• 5+ years in facilities operations, maintenance leadership, or safety compliance.
• Experience leading major tenant improvement projects with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, and safety/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small facilities/safety team with performance management and prioritization.
• Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits and risk assessments for regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Track safety and facility metrics; recommend improvements.
• Manage facility operating budgets, forecasts, and capital plans.
• Lead tenant-improvement projects from planning to handover, including timelines and safety considerations.
• Drive 6S program across manufacturing departments with audits and action tracking.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilities operations

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor oversight

Budget management

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's in FM

CFM certification

OSHA certifications

FMP

Tools

Budgeting software

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

About Quantum Design

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

Job Description: The Opportunity

As the Facilities & Safety Senior Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety performance of company facilities. You will ensure buildings, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner while supporting business operations and regulatory compliance. This role provides leadership for a small facilities team and is accountable for facility operations, maintenance programs, safety initiatives, contractor management, budget oversight, and operational planning. As a key member of the operations team, you will help create and maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment while driving continuous improvement across facilities and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of facilities and/or safety personnel, including performance management, coaching, and work prioritization
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and support regulatory compliance
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor facility and safety performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve operational effectiveness
• Oversee the development and management of facility operating budgets, periodic financial forecasts, and capital expenditure plans, monitoring financial performance, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency
• Lead major facility tenant improvement projects from planning and scope development through permitting, contractor selection, construction, commissioning, and handover; manage schedules, budgets, safety, and business continuity
• Own and drive the 6S program (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety) across all manufacturing departments; establish standards, conduct recurring 6S audits, track corrective actions, and partner with department leaders to sustain improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Business, or a related field
• Five years of experience in facilities operations, maintenance management, safety compliance, or a related operational leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading major facility tenant improvement projects, including cross-functional coordination, contractor oversight, budgets, schedules, permitting, and successful project delivery
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance practices, contractor oversight, and applicable safety or regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), OSHA certifications, CSP, or related credentials
• Experience supporting manufacturing, technology, engineering, laboratory, or other regulated environments
• Experience leading facility renovations, capital projects, or construction activities
• Prior leadership experience with responsibility for employee performance and development

Additional Information

This position’s work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000, yearly, plus comprehensive benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Other company-sponsored benefits

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.

At Quantum Design, we've driven technology, research and innovation forward for more than 40 years. As the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and global support teams. Our core values guide how we show up every day and shape the culture we create together. We earn trust through transparency and reliability, commit by bringing accountability and care to every interaction, and collaborate across departments and global offices to generate innovative solutions. We adapt with flexibility and resilience when challenges arise, and we make the quantum leap by staying curious, open-minded, and proactive in seeking opportunities for improvement. Together, these values form the foundation of who we are and how we work.