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 PassionAs 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 cross‑functional 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 medium‑sized 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.
- 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 cross‑functional and global matrix organization.
- 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 cross‑functional initiatives.
- Ability to document, plan, execute, and monitor engineering and operational programs.
- Established project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
This is a site‑based leadership role requiring close collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams. Work schedules may vary depending on operational and production requirements.
Working with UsAt Baker Hughes, our people are central to our success. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and safety‑focused culture that supports continuous learning, innovation, and leadership development.
Working for YouWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well‑being and long‑term 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- At least 5 years of experience as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or in an equivalent senior engineering role
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and production operations
- Ability to manage complex engineering challenges and deliver scalable solutions
- Ability to operate in a cross-functional and global matrix organization
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities with team management experience
- Ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions
- Experience leading programs, projects, and cross-functional initiatives
- Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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