Senior Manager, Facilities Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking a Sr. Manager for Facilities Engineering to lead a skilled team in managing capital projects related to manufacturing processes and facility modifications. This role involves overseeing project management, compliance with safety standards, and ensuring collaboration with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in facilities management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. The position offers a significant salary range based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience or 7 years with a graduate degree.
• Previous experience in facilities required.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of facility professionals and manage performance.
• Develop project plans for the Missile Defense capital project.
• Support internal and external audits of Facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety focus

Critical Thinking

Communication

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Degree with relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Sr. Manager, Facilities Engineering

Job Code: 34779
Job Location: LA-Desoto site, Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80

The Senior Manager of the Facilities Engineering Department leads a team of experienced professionals comprising Project Engineers, Design Engineers, and Contract Coordinators. The team is responsible for CapEx projects related to the installation or modification of manufacturing, process, and lab equipment; facility expansion and modifications; and service contracts that maintain critical infrastructure at the Canoga Park site. In addition, this role includes project management of a large Missile Defense Capital Project that will expand output at the site.

This role requires a blend of leadership, project management, strategic/tactical planning, facilities expertise, and coordination across multiple functions to ensure project goals are met with minimal disruption to operations on the site.

Essential Functions

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and direct a team of facility professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Maintain employee training and critical skills. Foster a collaborative environment to create a productive and cohesive team while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Project Management: Develop a project plan and strategy to increase Missile Defense capacity at the Canoga Park site and implement the project with required internal department resources and external contractor support, meeting program quality, cost, and schedule commitments. Serve as the primary point of contact and focal for the site capital effort.
• Support Site Audits: Support internal and external audits of the Facilities area. Drive root‑cause analysis investigations and implement corrective action on any findings.
• Support & Drive Safety: Identify, report, and eliminate unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. Work with the team to implement safety improvements and drive a culture that promotes and builds a safe environment.
• Off‑Hours Support: Participate in a schedule rotation as the Maintenance Duty Manager, being available 24/7 for any facilities‑related emergency or urgent situation that arises several weeks out of the year.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work cooperatively with multi‑functional groups such as Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), Maintenance, Security, Supply Chain, Finance, and others for the successful planning, implementation, and completion of Facilities projects and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience.
• Previous experience in facilities is required, with leadership position preferred.
• Proven financial analysis and budgeting expertise are required – VAR analysis, EACs, and forecasting.
• Proven process improvement experience with leadership or facilitator background preferred – Kaizen and VSM events.
• High level of safety and customer focus.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities while handling competing priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and quality of deliverables.
• Strong skills in leadership, teamwork, risk and opportunity management, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, customer personnel, outside agencies, suppliers, and others.
• Ability to work with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), for example Maestro.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role varies by region: $133,000 - $247,000 in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas; $115,500 - $214,500 in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland, Ohio, and Vermont. Final compensation may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Security Clearance

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Legal Notice

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.