Aerospace Maintenance & Facilities Manager

PPG's Aerospace Business in Huntsville, AL is looking for a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to join the team. The Maintenance and Facilities Manager leads two critical technical support departments which encompass facilities engineering and maintenance. You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of all site equipment and building infrastructure, managing both routine upkeep and complex projects such as installations, renovations, and repairs.

Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. This position is onsite in Huntsville, AL and will report to the Engineering Manager - Strategic Planning & Capital Investments.

• Oversee maintenance and facility operations across two sites, ensuring production and support equipment, as well as building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), are maintained safely and effectively; responsible for contract and janitorial staff.
• Oversee repair, maintenance, and replacement of equipment, implementing process improvements to enhance safety, ergonomics, cost-efficiency and product quality; prioritize work requests effectively.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, ITAR, EAR, and customer-specific regulatory requirements related to asset management.
• Implement strategies to improve maintenance and facilities capability and equipment uptime/MTBF (mean time between failures).
• Partner with Environmental, Health and Safety to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility and support site initiatives.
• Preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning and execution for complex machinery and plant infrastructure.
• Work within the maintenance management systems (CMMS) to implement maintenance schedules and track work orders.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment servicing, repairs, and upgrades.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related required;
  Master2 0s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years leading collaborative, cross-functional teams preferred.
• Certification in Facilities Management preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working with outside contractors and vendors helpful.
• Proven leadership skills managing teams of engineers and professionals, fostering a culture of inclusion and trust.
• Experience managing maintenance programs for manufacturing facilities and equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor less experienced staff, serving as a technical resource for complex problem resolution.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations, including AS9100 quality standards and safety protocols preferred.
• Strong understanding of facility compliance requirements including safety codes, environmental regulations, and industry standards.

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