Sr. Manager, Engineering - Final Assembly & FLC AME

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Every role at Baxter contributes to improving outcomes for patients around the world. As a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, you will play a critical leadership role in driving manufacturing excellence, supporting new product introductions, and helping deliver life‑saving medical products with quality, efficiency, and innovation at the center of everything we do.

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians, supporting a collaborative, inclusive, and achievement‑focused culture.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to support team growth and engagement.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and implement the engineering roadmap supporting SKF products and manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the design, implementation, optimization, and transfer of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance product quality, and support operational efficiency initiatives.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Lead multiple engineering projects that span multi‑functional areas from concept through implementation.
• Develop project timelines, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with quality and compliance requirements.
• Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations teams to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and members of multi‑functional teams to support effective communication and project alignment.
• Support compliance with FDA, ISO, cGMP, and Baxter quality standards across manufacturing operations.
• Conduct process reviews, audits, and performance evaluations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and compliance enhancement.
• Champion a strong culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Manage engineering‑related budgets and resource allocation to maximize operational performance and return on investment.
• Monitor key performance metrics and communicate project updates, business results, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Promote Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance and proactively contribute to Baxter’s commitment to zero harm in the workplace.
• Stay informed on emerging manufacturing technologies and industry trends to support innovation and best‑practice implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field. Master’s degree experience in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and managing complex manufacturing or process improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and regulated environments.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO, cGMP, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and partner management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong collaboration and multi‑functional partnership skills.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other project/process improvement certifications.
• Experience with CAD software, simulation…