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Manufacturing Senior Team Leader (Principal Manufacturing Engineer)

Baker Hughes


Job Location:

Pasadena, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manufacturing Senior Team Leader (Principal Manufacturing Engineer)

Are you passionate about driving manufacturing excellence optimizing production processes and leading high-performing teams

Do you enjoy solving complex operational challenges collaborating across functions and delivering continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment

Partnering with the Best

As a Manufacturing Senior Team Leader (Principal Manufacturing Engineer) you will serve as a technical and operational leader responsible for driving manufacturing performance process optimization and operational excellence. You will work closely with engineering planning maintenance quality and production teams to improve manufacturing processes support business objectives and ensure safe efficient and high-quality operations.

Fueling Your Passion

As a Manufacturing Senior Team Leader (Principal Manufacturing Engineer) you will utilize your manufacturing expertise leadership capabilities and problem-solving skills to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead manufacturing activities influence cross-functional teams implement process enhancements and contribute to operational success while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

As a Manufacturing Senior Team Leader (Principal Manufacturing Engineer) you will be responsible for:

  • Leading manufacturing operations and technical initiatives to support production quality safety and delivery objectives.

  • Evaluating improving and redefining manufacturing processes and procedures to enhance operational performance and efficiency.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering planning maintenance and quality to identify and implement process improvements.

  • Providing technical guidance on manufacturing methods tooling process capability and production optimization.

  • Analyzing manufacturing challenges and selecting appropriate technical approaches to improve operational outcomes.

  • Leading a manufacturing team and supporting workforce development through coaching mentoring and technical leadership.

  • Managing manufacturing resources budgets and operational priorities to achieve business objectives.

  • Identifying operational risks process gaps and improvement opportunities and developing mitigation plans.

  • Coordinating multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously while ensuring timely execution and delivery.

  • Driving continuous improvement activities focused on productivity quality cost reduction and operational excellence.

  • Supporting compliance with company policies quality standards regulatory requirements and safety procedures.

  • Developing reports recommendations and presentations to communicate manufacturing performance and improvement strategies to business leaders and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing). Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Principal Manufacturing Engineer.

  • Have substantial experience in manufacturing engineering production operations or a related manufacturing environment.

  • Have experience leading manufacturing projects process improvement initiatives or operational programs.

  • Have strong knowledge of manufacturing processes production systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Have demonstrated ability to analyze complex manufacturing challenges and implement effective solutions.

  • Have experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across engineering planning maintenance quality and operations functions.

  • Have strong project management planning and organizational skills.

  • Have excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Have strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information effectively.

  • Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and lead teams.

  • Have the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate several projects simultaneously.

  • Have a strong commitment to safety quality operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role may require flexibility to support production schedules operational priorities continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional business needs.

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative inclusive and performance-driven environment where innovation teamwork operational excellence and professional development are encouraged and rewarded.

Working for You

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being which may include:

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Medical and wellness benefits

  • Financial and retirement programs

  • Additional voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

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 Team leader - Principal Manuf Engineer

Required Experience:

Manager


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Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it sa ... View more

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