Senior Opex Engineer

Your Team

You’ll be part of a cross-functional team focused on driving performance improvement and continuous transformation across the Aibonito manufacturing site. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams to embed a culture of Operational Excellence through the Baxter Operating System (BOS) and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental,

• Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage

• Vision Plan

• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Plan Employee

• Stock Purchase Program

• Educational Assistance Plan

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support site performance improvement initiatives through the implementation of the Baxter Operating System (BOS) and GPS to achieve operational excellence maturity targets.
• Partner with site leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with strategic goals and business needs.
• Drive cultural transformation by promoting Lean thinking, problem-solving methodologies, and a continuous improvement mindset across all levels of the organization.
• Lead Value Improvement Programs (VIP/VCD) and ensure achievement of annual cost savings, efficiency, and productivity targets.
• Facilitate and coach cross-functional teams on Lean/Six Sigma tools, including root cause analysis, process mapping, and statistical problem-solving techniques.
• Support the development and execution of the Site Strategic Plan, including goal setting, performance tracking, and governance processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times, optimize production flows, and enhance manufacturing and business processes.
• Design and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor process performance, team effectiveness, and continuous improvement progress.
• Support the Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) to ensure consistent execution and accountability at all organizational levels.
• Lead training initiatives to build Lean and Operational Excellence capabilities across the site.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, cGMP, FDA regulations, and external standards through robust process improvements.
• Collaborate with global and divisional teams to share best practices and drive standardization efforts.
• Actively support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, promoting a zero-harm workplace and ensuring adherence to all safety requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing improvement projects from concept through execution.
• Solid understanding of cGMP, FDA, and EHS regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.