Manufacturing Machining Project Leader

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Manufacturing Machining Project Leader is responsible for establishing and implementing the machining capabilities required for the successful startup and ongoing operation of a new BAC manufacturing facility.

This role leads equipment and process readiness for sheet metal, coil, and other machining operations, ensuring equipment completes FWT and SAT requirements and operates to specification.

The position partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and equipment suppliers to deliver safe, capable, and repeatable manufacturing processes aligned with BAC standards.  

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:


* Own operational readiness for the machining workstream by confirming equipment, processes, documentation, training, certification, and site leadership capability are in place prior to production launch. 


* Lead machining workstream readiness for the greenfield plant from equipment definition and installation through startup, validation, production launch, and stabilization.  


* Coordinate the implementation of sheet metal, coil, and related machining equipment and processes in alignment with the approved plant design, production requirements, and project schedule.  


* Plan and execute FWT and SAT activities, document results, resolve open items, and confirm equipment operates safely and consistently to specification before production release.  


* Develop machining process standards, operating parameters, setup requirements, tooling plans, control methods, and escalation procedures.  


* Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Operations, and suppliers to address equipment, process, safety, quality, and capacity risks that could affect startup readiness.  


* Establish quality controls and process verification methods that support repeatability, traceability, and conformance to product and manufacturing requirements.  


* Support equipment commissioning, process trials, capability validation, production ramp-up, and corrective action activities.  


* Create and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, training materials, certification requirements, and other documentation needed for site execution.  


* Train and certify site manufacturing leaders and team members to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and sustain machining processes to established standards. 


* Implement applicable BAC X standards and daily management practices, including tier boards, hour-by-hour monitoring, visual controls, standard work, and performance escalation.  


* Track workstream milestones, risks, decisions, dependencies, and deliverables; communicate status and escalate barriers that may affect operational readiness.  


* Transition ownership to the site team with clear documentation, trained resources, defined support processes, and confirmed readiness to sustain performance a...