An aerospace client is looking for a Principal Facilities Engineer who will be responsible for the design, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing and operational equipment/infrastructure.

Location:

El Segundo, CA 90245 (Onsite)

Position:

Principal Facilities Engineer Pay Rate :

$77.42/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration:

12 months or longer

Schedule:

9x80

Overview:

This position is located onsite in El Segundo, CA and will support the 9/80A schedule. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing and operational equipment/infrastructure. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime while supporting production goals, quality standards and cost objectives.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Interact with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot issues; serve as a subject matter expert on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Automation/Controls. Support project engineers by reviewing plans for new builds and modifications to existing infrastructure, ensuring commonality and compatibility with existing equipment/infrastructure, maintainability, and suitability for the stated need and environment. Maintain and improve equipment reliability and performance. Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to optimize processes. Schedule contractors and prepare statements of work (SOW). Take ownership of equipment, including developing preventive maintenance (PM) plans and identifying/maintaining critical spare parts. Create and execute Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA). Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and equipment health/risk assessments. Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources. Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support reliability-centered maintenance, predicting machine failures before they occur using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis. Ensure all equipment performs optimally and maintains a high level of uptime. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a cross-functional environment. Aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases. Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards (e.g., ASME, NFPA). Prepare training documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to facilities, processes, and equipment. Support operations integrated product teams (IPTs).

Basic Qualifications:

US Citizenship required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S.?Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 years of relevant experience. Must have experience in one of the following areas: Power Systems, Power, Electrical, Electronics, Construction, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Design, Facilities, Operations, and/or Aerospace. Experience with programming (Ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, etc.) temperature/pressure control loops Experience with Autoclaves Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project). Experience with Autoclaves Experience with programming (Ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, etc.) temperature/pressure control loops.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with composite production equipment such as 5-axis machining centers, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) systems, automatic ultrasonic scanning systems, paint booths, ovens Experience supporting high-rate manufacturing facilities from a maintenance function. Experience electrical controls and 24-volt systems Experience with variety of controllers (Rexroth, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, ABB, Honeywell, Siemens, etc.) and I/O troubleshooting Experience with VFD's as well as servo-controlled systems. Experience with Industrial IoT technology Experience with Building Automation Systems (Trane Tracer, Tridium, etc.) Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS/CAFM), including Maximo and work order tracking Interpret building and utility drawings and make the revisions as required. Experience with boilers and air compressors Experience with large commercial air handling equipment. Experience with large refrigerant-based cooling equipment. Experience with large-scale electrical infrastructure, to include primary utility power, transformers and power distribution gear, Uninterruptable Power Supply, Diesel Generators, 400Hz power.

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA