Senior Facilities EngineerDecatur, Alabama (On site)
Job OverviewA lunar mission starts with a factory that can perform. Aurex is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to lead advanced equipment reliability work supporting ULA's Decatur manufacturing operations. You will tackle persistent failure modes, guide maintenance strategy and help teams make sound equipment life-cycle decisions. For an engineer who wants to combine technical depth with visible results on the factory floor, this role offers a direct connection between your expertise and the hardware being built.
ULA's new Centaur upper stage for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will be built in Decatur, with about 50% more propellant capacity to support future Artemis missions to the Moon.
The Opportunity- Lead reliability improvements for production equipment, focusing on availability, recurring failures and maintenance cost.
- Guide root cause investigations, FMEA and preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Use performance data and statistical analysis to prioritize equipment life-cycle and maintenance improvements.
- Partner with maintenance, operations and engineering; mentor engineers and help standardize effective reliability practices.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including substantial equipment reliability engineering; target 12-16 years.
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional certification, known as CMRP.
- Demonstrated leadership in RCCA, FMEA, predictive maintenance and statistical analysis of equipment performance.
- Knowledge of production equipment and systems; strong technical communication and Microsoft Office skills.
Preferred QualificationsAerospace manufacturing reliability; vibration analysis and infrared diagnostics; EAM 7I; experience guiding reliability programs and mentoring technical staff.
How You Will Be RewardedThe salary range for this role is $155,000-$230,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
The posted salary range represents Aurex's good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position. The specific salary offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, and job-related qualifications.
Location: Decatur, Alabama (On site)
