About the Role
As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence across our Fabrications and Cuffs operations by leading engineering teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives that support high-quality healthcare solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineering leader who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing teams, improving operational performance, and delivering meaningful impact through innovation and quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Technicians, and Toolmakers in daily operations and long-term professional development.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical leadership to support employee growth and organizational success.
- Oversee the design, implementation, documentation, and optimization of manufacturing processes within the Fabrications and Cuffs departments.
- Improve production efficiency, reduce waste, enhance product quality, and support operational performance goals.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to identify and implement process enhancements.
- Manage engineering projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress, and support risk mitigation activities to ensure successful project execution.
- Balance multiple priorities while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Operations teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and compliance requirements.
- Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments to support operational and business objectives.
- Serve as a key technical resource and contributor to cross-functional initiatives.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Baxter quality standards, cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, ISO standards, and internal procedures.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and process reviews to identify and resolve quality or compliance concerns.
- Support a culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
- Support departmental budget management and resource planning activities.
- Monitor engineering performance metrics and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Prepare reports and presentations that communicate engineering performance, project updates, and improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and industry trends to help drive innovation and best practices.
- Support Baxter’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs and proactively contribute to a zero-harm workplace culture.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in identifying and implementing measures that improve employee and environmental safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
- 2–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience leading process optimization, manufacturing improvement, or engineering project initiatives.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of FDA, ISO, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Project management
- Leadership
- Team development
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Location
- Office
- Manufacturing
- Laboratory
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- 2-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Salary/Compensations
- $128,000 - $176,000
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
- Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational assistance programs
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- Family and medical leaves of absence
- Paid parental leave
- Commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Childcare benefits
About the Company
- At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life.
- Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives.
- Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration.
- Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.
- We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
- Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Equal Opportunity
- Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.
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