Project Lead Process Filtration

Your role
As a Project Lead, Process Filtration, your mission is to efficiently manage product localization projects at our Rock Hill, SC manufacturing facility for our Quality Air division by collaborating cross-departmentally and managing the project's scope, timeline, budget, and overall quality.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of a new production line for process filtration and other products as needed.
• Oversee the setup of an application lab to support product development, testing, and customer engagement.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, operations, R&D, quality, HR) and external vendors or contractors.

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Work with existing manufacturing locations and internal Subject Matter Experts of the current product to define equipment specifications, layout, and process flow for the production line.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate automation, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Support commissioning, validation, and ramp-up of production activities.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate training and knowledge transfer for production and lab personnel.

Production Line Development

• Define and implement manufacturing processes for membrane-based , pleated filter cartridges and modules.
• Select and integrate equipment for cleanroom production, sterilization, and packaging.
• Ensure compliance with FDA CFR Title 21, ISO 13485, USP Class VI and cGMP standards throughout the design and implementation phases.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and scalability for future growth.
• Establish SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for all products and processes to ensure production quality, accuracy and compliance with the aforementioned standards.

Application Lab Development

• Design lab capabilities to support filtration performance testing, customer trials, and product development.
• Select and procure lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Establish lab protocols, documentation, and data management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
To succeed, you will need

• Experience in filtration, fluid handling, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading end-to-end in, planning, design, and implementation of a new manufacturing production line.
• Experience with the setup of application labs to support product development, testing, and customer engagement.
• Experience working with highly regulated products and ISO cleanrooms is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and lab operations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading projects with Office365 tools such as Teams, Planner, SharePoint etc.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in project management, production line setup, or process engineering.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and process simulation software.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and GMP practices.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times (occasionally).

In return, we offer

• Excellent paid time off (3 weeks)
• Paid Holidays
• Health / Dental / Vision insurance (coverage begins the first of the month after you start)
• Life & Disability insurance fully paid by Atlas Copco
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Rewards for wellness checkups
• Educational assistance to grow your skills and advance your career
• $1,500 referral bonus for helping us bring great people to the team
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to make your workday enjoyable and inspiring
• Convenient self-service food market with quick, healthy options
• A workplace where employees choose to stay, grow, and build long-term careers

Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Rock Hill, SC. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

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