Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Prod Process and Equip

Baker Hughes • Minden, NV

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Manufacturing Technology Engineer Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence Through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Do you enjoy leading technology-driven transformation in manufacturing? Are you passionate about implementing cutting-edge automation solutions? Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize performance and maximize customer value. Fuel Your Passion As a Senior Manufacturing Technology Engineer, you are leading initiatives to implement and optimize new technologies across our manufacturing processes. You are driving process innovation, ensuring system reliability, and mentoring junior engineers. You are managing complex projects from concept through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. As a Senior Manufacturing Technology Engineer, you will be responsible for: Leading the full lifecycle of new technology projects, from concept development to factory deployment Preparing comprehensive technical specifications, aligning vendors on requirements, and conducting technical and financial assessments Managing vendor selection, technical evaluations, and design reviews to ensure solutions meet internal stakeholder expectations Serving as Systems Engineer, orchestrating collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams throughout all project phases Coordinating external suppliers and internal activities to ensure seamless integration of product and process changes for successful go-live Supporting commissioning, ramp-up, and troubleshooting of new automation technologies Driving continuous improvement and standardization across automation platforms Promoting digitalization and machine connectivity initiatives to establish operational standards inside the organization Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and sourcing teams to identify process optimization opportunities and evaluate new suppliers Collaborating with engineering teams on design-for-manufacturing practices, ensuring smooth NPI transitions to production Contributing to the long-term manufacturing technology roadmap with a strategic outlook of five years Overseeing prototype development and guiding solutions for highly complex automation challenges Championing change management initiatives, fostering a culture of technological adoption across all organizational levels Conducting Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) assessments during testing, production, and industrialization phases Leading Program Management activities for assigned projects, including planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication Performing risk assessment and mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery and minimize operational impact To be successful in this role you will: Have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, or related disciplines Have 7–10 years of experience in new technology, automation, or manufacturing engineering environments Have demonstrated ability to manage vendors and lead cross-functional teams Have knowledge of industrial automation systems and enterprise-level integration Have proven Program Management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication Have ability to lead and influence others effectively Have excellent communication and organizational capabilities Have ability to work independently with minimal supervision Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities Comprehensive private medical care options Safety net of life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs Additional elected or voluntary benefits The annual pay scale for this position is between $96,670.00 - $1,79,570.00. Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process. 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 Senior Specialist - Prod Process and Equip At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Requirements

• Have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, or related disciplines
• Have 7–10 years of experience in new technology, automation, or manufacturing engineering environments
• Have demonstrated ability to manage vendors and lead cross-functional teams
• Have knowledge of industrial automation systems and enterprise-level integration
• Have proven Program Management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Have ability to lead and influence others effectively
• Have excellent communication and organizational capabilities
• Have ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Leading the full lifecycle of new technology projects, from concept development to factory deployment
• Preparing comprehensive technical specifications, aligning vendors on requirements, and conducting technical and financial assessments
• Managing vendor selection, technical evaluations, and design reviews to ensure solutions meet internal stakeholder expectations
• Serving as Systems Engineer, orchestrating collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams throughout all project phases
• Coordinating external suppliers and internal activities to ensure seamless integration of product and process changes for successful go-live
• Supporting commissioning, ramp-up, and troubleshooting of new automation technologies
• Driving continuous improvement and standardization across automation platforms
• Promoting digitalization and machine connectivity initiatives to establish operational standards inside the organization
• Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and sourcing teams to identify process optimization opportunities and evaluate new suppliers
• Collaborating with engineering teams on design-for-manufacturing practices, ensuring smooth NPI transitions to production
• Contributing to the long-term manufacturing technology roadmap with a strategic outlook of five years
• Overseeing prototype development and guiding solutions for highly complex automation challenges
• Championing change management initiatives, fostering a culture of technological adoption across all organizational levels
• Conducting Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) assessments during testing, production, and industrialization phases
• Leading Program Management activities for assigned projects, including planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
• Performing risk assessment and mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery and minimize operational impact

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level