Senior Engineering Manager

Baxter International

Skaneateles, NY

Shift: Full time

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. 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. 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. What You’ll Be Doing Deliver High-Impact, Cross-Functional Results – Lead site project portfolio and governance with project management structure and discipline fostering ownership and accountability of timelines, budgets, resources, and risk management. Work closely with R D, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Operations, suppliers, and customers with aligned KPIs. Shape the Engineering Strategy – Partner with senior leadership to define and carry out the engineering roadmap for products and manufacturing operations. Bring in emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation and on-time project delivery. Build and Lead a High-Performing Engineering Team – Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians. Build a collaborative, inclusive, achievement-focused culture where people grow their careers. Drive Manufacturing Excellence – Own process development, optimization and transfer of manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Use Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to raise productivity, reduce waste, and improve process and product quality. Champion Quality, Safety, and Compliance – Make sure operations meet FDA, ISO, cGMP, and Baxter standards, using process reviews and audits. Promote a culture of operational excellence and Baxter s commitment to zero harm and sustainability. What You’ll Bring 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 tools, and manufacturing data analysis. Work Environment Combination of office, manufacturing, and laboratory-based work environments. Regular interaction with cross-functional teams in collaborative settings. Occasional travel may be required for manufacturing site visits, customer meetings, or industry events. Use of standard office technology, engineering systems, and manufacturing tools. Adherence to PPE and safety protocols in manufacturing and laboratory environments. 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 $152,000 - $209,000. 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