Maintenance Supervisor, Aerospace Machine Shop

Applied Aerospace & Defense; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities function supporting aerospace manufacturing operations. This leader will work on the shop floor, solve problems, develop a strong team, and drive reliability and safe, efficient production.

The role requires partnering with Operations and Engineering to keep equipment uptime high and operations moving smoothly, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the Maintenance and Facilities team.
• Oversee daily maintenance activities, priorities, staffing, and schedules.
• Build and maintain effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems remain safe, reliable, and operational.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment issues and help

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor, Aerospace Machine Shop

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Build Reliability. Lead the Team. Keep Operations Moving.

Applied Aerospace & Defense is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities function supporting our aerospace manufacturing operations.

This is an opportunity for a strong maintenance leader who enjoys being out on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, developing a team, improving equipment reliability, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

This is not a position for someone who wants to manage maintenance from behind a desk. We are looking for a leader who is comfortable working alongside the team, troubleshooting equipment issues, partnering with Operations and Engineering, and taking ownership when challenges arise.

About Applied Aerospace & Defense

Applied Aerospace & Defense is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer supporting mission‑critical programs across military, defense, and space applications.

Our teams manufacture highly engineered, flight‑critical components and complex assemblies where quality, precision, safety, and reliability matter.

We believe great results come from great people. Our culture values accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and leaders who are willing to roll up their sleeves and make an impact.

What You’ll Do

As our Maintenance & Facilities Manager, you will lead the people, processes, equipment, and facility activities that keep our manufacturing operation running.

You will:

• Lead, develop, and support the Maintenance and Facilities team.
• Oversee daily maintenance activities, priorities, staffing, and schedules.
• Build and maintain effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems remain safe, reliable, and operational.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment issues and help