Manufacturing Facilities Engineer

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Apex continues to expand its satellite manufacturing footprint, we are seeking a Manufacturing Facilities Engineer to support facility planning, manufacturing layout development, factory optimization initiatives, process utility planning, and execution of facility-related projects across engineering, laboratory, integration, clean room, warehouse, and manufacturing environments. This role focuses on manufacturing-related facility planning, including equipment utility support, process utility coordination, facility readiness, and production area optimization. The position partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, and Facilities teams to develop facility solutions that support business growth, improve workflow efficiency, and enable manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on individual contributor role responsible for developing facility layouts, coordinating equipment installations, planning manufacturing utility requirements, and executing small-to-medium facility projects from concept through implementation.

Requirements

All applicants must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 4 years and typically 4–8 years of experience in facility planning, manufacturing layout planning, industrial engineering, facilities project management, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, technology, or industrial environments.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and facility layout development.
Experience developing facility layouts and translating operational requirements into facility solutions.
Experience leading small-to-medium facility projects from planning through implementation.
Ability to read and interpret facility drawings, equipment layouts, utility requirements, and construction documents.
Strong project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting clean rooms, laboratories, production test areas, integration facilities, or other technically controlled manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with facility planning considerations related to contamination control, environmental controls, ESD-sensitive operations, or precision manufacturing processes.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or workflow optimization initiatives.
Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
Experience supporting equipment installations, facility modifications, or construction projects.
Familiarity with CAFM, IWMS, or CMMS platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain facility layouts, floor plans, equipment arrangements, utility plans, and occupancy drawings using AutoCAD.
Translate operational and manufacturing requirements into functional facility and production layouts.
Create conceptual and detailed space plans for offices, laboratories, warehouses, production areas, integration areas, clean rooms, and support functions.
Evaluate space utilization and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, capacity, and operational effectiveness.
Maintain facility drawing standards and ensure facility documentation remains current and accurate.
Analyze workflow, personnel movement, material flow, storage requirements, and equipment placement to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Develop layout alternatives and facility solutions that support production growth, operational objectives, and changing business requirements.
Support factory optimization initiatives through improved space utilization, workstation configuration, and production-area organization.
Coordinate production area reconfigurations, workstation relocations, and equipment moves.
Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to implement facility improvements that enhance productivity and throughput.
Plan and coordinate process utilities including process piping, compressed gases, compressed air, process water, DI water, industrial fluids, and waste lines.
Support electrical planning for manufacturing equipment, including load identification, panel capacity checks, conduit routing, and point-of-use power drops.
Develop equipment utility matrices and evaluate facility impacts for new tools and production equipment.
Coordinate tool hook-ups, utility routing, and facility readiness for equipment installations.
Support planning for localized exhaust, fume extraction, and point-of-use ventilation systems supporting manufacturing processes.
Ensure manufacturing utility systems meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Lead small-to-medium facility modification projects from planning through implementation and closeout.
Develop project schedules, milestones, and Gantt charts to support project execution.
Prepare preliminary project scopes, schedules, and budget estimates to support facility planning and decision-making.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Monitor project scope, schedule, and risks and provide regular project status updates.
Evaluate facility impacts associated with equipment installations, including space, utilities, access, infrastructure, and operational requirements.
Participate in commissioning, occupancy readiness, and project closeout activities.
Maintain facility records, occupancy data, project documentation, and drawing archives.
Prepare project reports, facility studies, layouts, presentations, and planning documentation.
Support development of facility standards, planning guidelines, and space management processes.
Maintain project schedules, action logs, and supporting project records.
Coordinate facility requirements for new equipment, personnel growth, and organizational changes.

Benefits

Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
$100k life insurance at no cost
15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch
Unlimited snacks
Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self