Manager, Manufacturing Processes. Global

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.

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 at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.  
 
BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.