Manufacturing - Systems Project Leader

Ultipro; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Air Coil is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Project Leader to establish and implement manufacturing systems for a new BAC facility. You will deploy MES, Tulus, press brake programming, and related production systems from EPIC-2 through launch and stabilization, partnering with multiple functions and external suppliers.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing systems, strong project leadership, and experience in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing systems, engineering, or operations.
• Experience implementing systems in industrial environments; greenfield or major expansion preferred.
• Experience with MES and shop-floor production systems; familiarity with Tulus, press brake programming, ERP integration.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, master data, traceability, scheduling, quality controls, data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead readiness for the greenfield plant from requirements through deployment, launch, and stabilization.
• Coordinate the integration of MES, Tulus, press brake programming, and related applications.
• Translate process requirements into system workflows, master data, controls, and reports.
• Establish system connectivity, data flows, cybersecurity controls, and production support processes.
• Plan and lead system testing, user acceptance, cutover, and post-launch stabilization.
• Train site leaders and users to execute transactions and sustain standards.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and certification requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Project leadership

Data governance

Process optimization

Stakeholder communication

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, or related field

Tools

MES

Tulus

ERP integration

Cybersecurity controls

Job description

The Manufacturing Systems Project Leaderis responsible forestablishingand implementing the manufacturing systems required for the successful startup and ongoing operation of a new BAC manufacturing facility. This roleleadsthe deployment and integration of MES,Tulus, press brake programming, and related production systems beginning in EPIC-2 and continuing through launch and stabilization. The position partners with Manufacturing Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Human Resources, and external suppliers to implement manufacturing systems that support workforce readiness, operational excellence, and sustainable plant performance aligned with BAC standards.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead manufacturing systems readiness for the greenfield plant from requirements definition and configuration through testing, deployment, production launch, and stabilization.
• Partner with Manufacturing Leadership, Human Resources, and Training teams to support user adoption, workforce training, certification, and operational readiness activities required for successful startup and long-term system utilization.
• Coordinate the implementation and integration of MES,Tulus, press brake programming, and related manufacturing applications and interfaces, beginninginEPIC-2.
• Translate manufacturing process and user requirements into system workflows, configurations, master data, controls, reports, and support procedures.
• Partner with Information Technology and Manufacturing Systems teams to establishsystem connectivity, user access, device requirements, data flows, cybersecurity controls, and production support processes.
• Plan and lead system testing, user acceptance, defect resolution, cutover, launch support, and post-launch stabilization.
• Ensure manufacturing system solutions support production execution, traceability, quality controls, scheduling, data collection, and operational visibility.
• Coordinate dependencies across equipment, network, ERP, MES, programming, data, and shop-floor processes to prevent gaps in operational readiness.
• Develop system standards, governance, change controls, escalation paths, and sustainment processes aligned with BAC requirements.
• Create andmaintainstandard operating procedures, work instructions, training materials, certification requirements, system documentation, and support guides.
• Train and certify site manufacturing leaders, system users, and designated support resources to execute transactions,monitorperformance, resolve routine issues, and sustain standards.
• Implement applicable BAC X standards and daily management practices, including tier boards, hour-by-hour monitoring, visual controls, and performance escalation supported byaccuratesystem data.
• Track workstream milestones, risks, decisions, dependencies, and deliverables; communicate status and elevate barriers that may affect plant startup.
• Transition system ownership to the site and support teams with validated solutions, complete documentation, trained users, and clearly defined ongoing support responsibilities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This is a hands-on project leadership role supporting the configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization of manufacturing systems for a greenfield facility. The incumbent leads the manufacturing systems workstream and coordinates cross-functional resources across Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers.

This role requiresstrongunderstanding of shop-floor processes, disciplined project execution, and the ability to connect system design with practical manufacturing needs. Success is measured by operational readiness, user adoption, system reliability, production support capability, data integrity, and the successful transition of sustainable manufacturing processes and systems to site leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing systems, manufacturing engineering, production technology, systems implementation, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstratedexperience implementing manufacturing systems in an industrial environment; greenfield plant or major expansion experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with MES and shop-floor production systems; familiarity withTulus, press brake programming, ERP integration, or comparable manufacturing applications preferred.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, master data, traceability, scheduling, quality controls, data collection, and manufacturing reporting.
• Experience leading requirements, configuration, testing, user acceptance, cutover, launch support, and system stabilization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing system integration, equipment connectivity, user access, data governance, and cybersecurity practices.
• Ability to develop clear SOPs, work instructions, training materials, system documentation, and certification standards.
• Proven project leadership skills, including planning, dependency management, supplier coordination, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to train and influence manufacturing leaders, system users, and support resources while reinforcing adherence to standard processes.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role will entail significant domestic travel (up to 75% depending on location of applicant) and possible international travel may be required based on project activity and business needs.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range: $108200-$185200

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 at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.

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

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