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The Project Manager – Production Transfer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing production transfers between manufacturing locations, with a primary focus on transitions involving Tijuana, Mexico. This role ensures all customer, regulatory, and internal requirements are met throughout the transfer lifecycle, including managing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and AS9100 related risks. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and external partners to deliver smooth, compliant, and on‑time transfers. This role requires the ability to comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) , meaning the successful candidate must be a U.S. Person as defined by federal regulation. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project management of aerospace and non-aerospace transfers between facilities, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets. Develop comprehensive project plans, risk assessments, and timeline milestones for each transfer initiative. Coordinate tooling, equipment, documentation, and process transfers to new locations while minimizing operational disruption. PPAP & Compliance Oversight Manage and execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables in alignment with customer and Aerospace & Defense requirements. Ensure all documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Validation Reports) is complete and submitted on time. Ensured compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, customer flow-downs, and configuration control) when required, Ensure the First Article Inspection (FAI) and qualification builds achieve customer approval. Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to verify successful qualification and approval at the receiving facility. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) and external customers during all phases of production transfer. Coordinate resources across sites to ensure readiness, capability, and performance expectations are met. Facilitate communication and alignment between U.S. and Mexico teams. Maintain strong communication channels with customers during transfer projects, providing updates, managing expectations, and addressing risks proactively. Support supplier transitions and engage with third-party vendors where required. Travel & On-Site Support Travel regularly to the Tijuana, Mexico manufacturing site to oversee transfer activities, validate progress, and support on-the-ground execution (25-40% travel). Provide hands-on leadership during equipment installation, pilot runs, PPAP builds, customer visits, and audits. Oversee process validation, tooling transfer and verify operator competency. Identify opportunities to improve the production transfer process to increase speed, predictability, and quality. Capture lessons learned and integrate best practices into future transfer projects. Requirements Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field. 3–7 years of project management experience in manufacturing, operations, or production transfer environments. Demonstrated experience with PPAP or comparable regulatory/quality approval processes. Strong organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to travel routinely to Tijuana, Mexico. Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies. Must be able to comply with ITAR requirements; must be a U.S. Person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). Preferred Experience with cross-border manufacturing or maquiladora operations. PMP certification or formal project management training. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Cross-functional Collaboration. Technical and Quality Documentation. Customer Focus. Adaptability and Cultural Awareness. Results Orientation. Physical Requirements 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Characteristics The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Other Requirements Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Equal Opportunity Employer Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr