Project Lead Process Filtration

Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions • Rock Hill, SC

75d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Experience in filtration, fluid handling, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading end-to-end 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees