Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Saving and Sustaining Lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Every role at Baxter contributes to improving outcomes for patients around the world. 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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.
What You’ll Bring
- 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
Work Environment
- Combination of office, manufacturing, and laboratory environments.
- Frequent collaboration with multi-functional teams and operational interested parties.
- Use of engineering software, manufacturing systems, and project management tools.
- Occasional travel may be required for manufacturing site visits or business-related meetings.
- Adherence to applicable PPE requirements and safety procedures within manufacturing and laboratory areas.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The salary range for this position is $128,000 - $140,800. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:
