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 BaxterThis is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to solve a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Reliability Engineering 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 accept 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.

Our Engineering Team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

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.

As a Reliability Engineering Manager, you will have be recognized as a leader in the maintenance profession. Responsible for the strategic planning for the department. Provides leadership within the reliability engineering organization. Leads the organization of managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians. Responsible for a budget more than $5 million dollars. Develops the team to complete projects and programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Based on significant technical and managerial expertise, creates a strategy and structure to improve asset availability for the plant. Provides technical direction to staff. Cultivates an environment of creativity and innovation in completing departmental responsibilities and goals.

What we offer from Day OneMedical, Dental and Vision coverage160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays401K matchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementWhat you'll be doingProvides strategic planning leadership by setting strategies and priorities based upon anticipation and application of industry trends and emerging technologies.Provides leadership for all things' future in terms of equipment reliability. Areas of responsibility include reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, planning and scheduling, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), technical training and the maintenance in training program (MIT).Responsible for management of the site Sterilization Maintenance Department, Machine Shop and Project Shop resources and responsibilities.Create and implement a proactive site wide reliability system to improve maintenance metrics, personnel knowledge and abilities, ultimately increasing asset availability. Required to influence Area Managers to align with the reliability program and achieve set goals by using broad knowledge and experience in multi-functional activities,Improve the effectiveness of internal and external resources (business unit and cross-business unit) to meet business objectives.Drive the site wide culture change as it relates to equipment reliability. Ensure improvements are realized in reliability engineering, operator care, work execution and materials management.Create and maintain an environment where team members experience personal and professional growth and become a more self-directed team.Review and approves proposals to resolve if benefits derived and possible applications rationalize expenditures. Presents proposal to senior management for consideration and allocation of funds. Responsible for preparation of capital project application. Directs all departmental expenditures and cost tracking. Directs and monitors benefits supervising and departmental VIP initiatives.Provide strategic planning leadership to ensure adequate resources are available to complete all business unit and division responsibility.Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principlesLearn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)Knowledge, Skill and AbilitiesMust possess solid understanding of maintenance management (e.g. technical knowledge, maintenance metrics and computerized maintenance management systems) and solid knowledge of related fields.Ability to establish long-range business plans which anticipate global trends, technical, economic and socio-political conditions.Demonstrate understanding of business drivers, customer needs and global dynamics to create viable strategic plans. Flex and work with Global Engineering’s Lean Maintenance Program.Consistent record of management/leadership effectiveness.Must possess strong ability to negotiate and improve effectiveness of resources and influence others internally and externally.Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Required Education and Experience

BS in relevant subject area, with advanced technical degree or equivalent experience.

12 or more years of relevant technical experience.

Several years of technical management experience including multi-functional teams, resource and budget management and strategic development experience.

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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 visible with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000-$165,000 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. 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

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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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