Sr. Manager, Engineering

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your expertise helps people

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the engineering and calibration departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization. This position supervises the manufacturing engineering team, ensuring all work is performed in line with site quality and safety standards.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Sr. Manager, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

Your Team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.

• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Handle discipline and termination of employees.

• Responsible for the site calibration program and department.

• Collaborate with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams.

• Responsible for the assessment of manufacturing processes for compliance, cost effectiveness and feasibility.

• Make and implement recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency following the site quality management system and change control processes.

• Responsible for engineering support and/or ownership in driving any projects impacting the manufacturing lines and/or processes to include but not limited to value improvement projects, new product releases, non-conformance resolutions, and CAPAs.

• Provide guidance and support in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions, coordinating with outside contractors and vendors as required.

• Provide leadership and support for tool room personnel supporting engineering, maintenance and facilities projects.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements.

• Prepare and implement the departmental budget.

• Responsible for the assignment and on-time completion of training for all personnel assigned to the manufacturing engineering and calibration teams.

• Responsible for ensuring support of process and tooling creation for new product development and the acceptance of these processes and tools from the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.

• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, Office or other software programs.

• Support staff in assigned project-based work and installation initiatives.

• Provide support for production and product development operations.

• Seek competitive and negotiate sources for materials, equipment, and services.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering field is required.

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a regulated industry.

• 5+ years of leadership of engineers through product or process improvement.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $176,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

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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: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment 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.

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