Engineering Manager

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Retirement programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k Thrift Plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Pasadena, TX is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for complex manufacturing processes and product execution, coordinating with maintenance, planning, supply chain, and operations to deliver customized solutions.

You will oversee a large engineering organization, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with standards, and shape strategic direction for future capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years in a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent senior role.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities related to manufacturing processes and production execution.
• Manage complex manufacturing environments with customized solutions.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to align technical and organizational goals.
• Define and implement approaches for complex production and engineering challenges.
• Lead a sizable manufacturing or engineering organization with accountability for performance and budget.
• Support strategic discussions on future business direction and operational improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you passionate about leading engineering teams and driving manufacturing excellence?

Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges while aligning crossfunctional teams to deliver business results?

Partnering with the Best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader delivering innovative solutions across the energy value chain. Our Engineering and Manufacturing teams play a critical role in developing and executing advanced production solutions that meet customer requirements while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. We are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and technical leadership.

Fueling Your Passion

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead engineering activities associated with complex manufacturing processes and product execution. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and enabling functions to ensure technical alignment, operational effectiveness, and successful delivery of customized solutions that meet customer needs.

This role is reserved for highly experienced engineering professionals and may require alignment with Chief Engineering governance frameworks depending on organizational requirements.

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading engineering activities related to manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment between design intent and production execution.
• Managing complex manufacturing environments with customized solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Collaborating with crossfunctional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations) to ensure technical and organizational alignment.
• Defining and implementing approaches for complex production and engineering challenges.
• Leading a mediumsized manufacturing or engineering organization with accountability for performance and budget (typically exceeding $5 million).
• Supporting strategic discussions regarding future business direction, capabilities, and operational improvements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes, quality, and productivity.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, company policies, and applicable regulations.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent senior engineering role.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and production operations.
• Be capable of managing complex engineering challenges and delivering effective, scalable solutions.
• Have the ability to operate in a crossfunctional and global matrix organization.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities with experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to lead programs, projects, and crossfunctional initiatives.
• Ability to document, plan, execute, and monitor engineering and operational programs.
• Established project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This is a sitebased leadership role requiring close collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams. Work schedules may vary depending on operational and production requirements.

Working with Us

At Baker Hughes, our people are central to our success. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and safetyfocused culture that supports continuous learning, innovation, and leadership development.

Working for You

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and longterm success, including:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Financial and retirement programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Advisor - Principal Manuf Engineer

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.