Principal Engineer, OpEx (Lean Six Sigma)

Baxter International; Town of Skaneateles (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off 20–35 days

ESPP stock plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Baxter International seeks a Principal Engineer, OpEx to lead continuous improvement across manufacturing, focusing on efficiency, product quality, and performance. Strong Lean and Six Sigma background required, with regulatory awareness in medical devices.

Responsible for CI strategy, project leadership, data analysis, and staff training. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, production, and quality, with an emphasis on Kaizen events, daily management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing.
• 7+ years in CI, process engineering, or operations management.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive CI initiatives across manufacturing and operations.
• Develop and implement CI strategies using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Support Lean Daily Management System processes.
• Manage OpEx projects from inception to completion with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and define goals.
• Analyze operational data and report performance to senior management.
• Provide training and mentorship on Lean and OpEx.
• Lead workshops and Kaizen events to engage teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, production to integrate CI into daily ops.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO).

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/ISO)

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Baxter International seeks a Principal Engineer, OpEx to lead continuous improvement across manufacturing, focusing on efficiency, product quality, and performance. Strong Lean and Six Sigma background required, with regulatory awareness in medical devices.

Responsible for CI strategy, project leadership, data analysis, and staff training. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, production, and quality, with an emphasis on Kaizen events, daily management, and regulatory compliance.