Sr. Manager, Engineering - Final Assembly & FLC AME

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

This is where your work makes a difference.

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

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 hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Advancing Healthcare Through Innovation

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands‑on engineering leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and enabling operational success.

• Lead and develop a team with varied strengths 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 preferred.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and…