Manager, Manufacturing Processes. Global

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.); Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.) seeks a Manager to lead the global Manufacturing Processes organization and its Advanced Manufacturing Engineers (AMEs). You will drive NPI manufacturing-readiness and the deployment of standards across plants worldwide.

The role requires transforming DFMA insights into repeatable manufacturing solutions, tracking adoption, and guiding cross-functional teams to optimize processes and outcomes. Domestic/international travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
• Advanced degree preferred for leadership roles.
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering and new-product process definition.

Responsibilities

• Lead AMEs assigned to NPI programs and establish manufacturing deliverables.
• Translate DFMA direction into repeatable NPI execution.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, prototypes, pilots, and plant handoffs meet requirements.
• Prioritize process initiatives and govern deployment of process standards and PFMEA.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams; set goals and provide feedback.
• Align product, engineering, supply chain, and operations to translate decisions into systems and training.
• Manage budgets and resources, and interpret business data affecting priorities.
• Create and maintain the Manufacturing Processes expansion playbook and readiness for run-at-rate.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Process improvement

Project execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose

The Manager leads the global Manufacturing Processes organization and its Advanced Manufacturing Engineers (AMEs), including AMEs embedded in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. The team deploys, improves, and sustains the manufacturing methods and standards used to introduce and manufacture BAC products.

The Manager owns AME capability, team performance, priorities, project execution, NPI manufacturing readiness, process deployment, plant handoffs, and adoption.

Principal Accountabilities

AME Leadership and NPI Execution

• Lead AMEs assigned to NPI programs and establish clear manufacturing-engineering deliverables.
• Translate Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) direction into repeatable NPI execution.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, prototypes, pilots, process validation, and plant handoffs meet program requirements.

Process Portfolio and Deployment

• Prioritize process initiatives and allocate team resources.
• Govern deployment of approved manufacturing-process standards, Global Bill of Process (GBOP) content, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), assembly methods, fixtures, and manufacturing-time methods.
• Track adoption, address barriers, and deliver measurable outcomes.

People and Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Principal Engineer and AMEs.
• Set goals, responsibilities, measures, and team norms.
• Provide performance feedback, recognition, development, and corrective coaching.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Align Product Management, Engineering, AMT, Manufacturing Systems, BAC Excellence, Global EHS, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Ensure process decisions are translated into systems, equipment, specifications, training, and plant readiness.

Business and Resource Management

• Manage assigned budgets, resources, and a one-to-two-year department plan.
• Interpret business, cost, capacity, and customer information affecting priorities.

Manufacturing Processes Expansion Playbook

• Create and maintain the Manufacturing Processes expansion playbook covering organizational, people, technical, process, specification, documentation, work center, labor method, training, pilot, and readiness requirements.
• Lead the process workstream and verify readiness before run-at-rate and operational handoff.

Nature and Scope

The Manager leads the global Manufacturing Processes organization across product platforms, NPI programs, regions, and plants. The scope includes AME capability, manufacturing-process portfolio delivery, deployment, plant handoffs, expansion readiness, adoption, and measurable process outcomes.

Knowledge & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering and new-product process definition.
• At least 2 years leading technical personnel, including AMEs.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Lean manufacturing, DFMA, NPI, PFMEA, manufacturing time, capacity, fixtures, process validation, and high-variation, low-volume manufacturing.
• Proven program delivery across sites or regions.

Leadership Competencies

• Ownership, accountability, stakeholder influence, constructive conflict, coaching, performance management, and change leadership.

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environments.
• Standing and walking up to 50 percent; occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20 percent.

Compensation and Benefits

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $124,500 - $213,300

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website atwww.Baltimoreaircoil.com.

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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