Mgr I, Engineering
Baxter International
- Location
- Guayama, Puerto Rico
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About this role
This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Team
As the Manager I, Engineering (Maintenance), you will lead the Maintenance Organization supporting Baxter's Anesthesia Manufacturing Site. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of manufacturing assets while providing leadership and technical direction to Maintenance, Reliability, Planning & Scheduling, and Warehouse teams. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain, you will drive maintenance excellence, support regulatory compliance, and implement strategies that maximize operational efficiency and equipment reliability. This role is critical to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and manage the site's Maintenance Program, including Preventive, Corrective, Predictive, and Mechanical Integrity activities. Ensure maintenance activities are executed in alignment with production schedules and operational priorities. Drive equipment reliability initiatives to maximize plant performance and asset availability. Develop and implement Reliability and Mechanical Integrity strategies aligned with Engineering Standards and World-Class Maintenance practices. Establish, monitor, and improve maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Oversee the Mechanical Integrity Program across the site. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable pressure vessel regulations. Maintain documentation and records required to support regulatory compliance. Provide technical expertise during safety, compliance, and regulatory audits, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as needed. Provide technical leadership for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment, including: Pressure vessels Reactors Heat exchangers Pumps Piping systems Columns Scrubbers Other process equipment Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures and maintenance-related issues. Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability. Provide leadership and oversight for Maintenance Planning & Scheduling activities. Manage Warehouse operations supporting maintenance and spare parts availability. Ensure proper planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance work. Develop maintenance plans related to plant slowdowns, shutdowns, and turnaround activities. Ensure adequate inventory levels of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and spare parts. Develop maintenance operating budgets and expenditure forecasts. Participate in capital planning and budget preparation activities. Monitor maintenance expenditures and identify cost-reduction opportunities. Implement maintenance optimization strategies that support business objectives while maintaining safety and compliance. Ensure efficient utilization of resources, tools, contractors, and equipment. Oversee the execution of welding activities across the site. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and safety standards. Coordinate maintenance activities with stakeholders to minimize operational