Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Prod Process and Equip

Baker Hughes•Salt Lake City, UT

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

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