Manufacturing Engineer
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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your role at Baxter:

This description outlines the employment prerequisites and job responsibilities for the position of Manufacturing Engineer within the Continuous Improvement Team.

Provide support in the execution of the site's operational optimization and quality improvement projects to achieve Medina Plant goals and objectives. Drive/support various quality improvement, business continuity/expansion, and cost reduction initiatives from identification through implementation while working with cross functional resources to ensure results are achieved in a timely manner.

Your team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.

As a large, multinational organization, you could expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and an encouraging leadership team that encourages ongoing development.

What you'll be doing:

• Creation/modification of process flows within the Manufacturing/Service Departments.
• Development and maintenance Manufacturing/Service Work Instructions and related documents.
• Creation/modification of fixtures, tooling, equipment and systems to support operations.
• IQ, OQ, and PQ of fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues to improve First Pass Yield and reduce waste.
• Improve throughput constraints and capacity management.
• Monitor and drive corrective action and continuous improvement activities that directly impact performance measures by performing primary investigations, conducting data analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Support corrective and preventive actions in manufacturing using formal problem-solving tools and documentation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Medical Device Experience with knowledge of 21CFR820 preferred.
• Must be able to work well as a member of a team with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with statistical software packages (Minitab is a plus).
• Experience with Quality Systems and process controls in the medical device industry is desirable.
• Knowledge and working application of FDA cGMP; ANSI/ISO/ASQC requirements.
• Knowledge and working application of technical part drawings and GD&T principles (experience with CAD or SolidWorks is desirable).
• Demonstrated application of engineering principles on individual/small projects and ability to work with cross functional teams to successfully implement quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong analytical problem solving (Root Cause Investigations). Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Computer competency in MS Office Suite is required; statistical software experience (ex: Minitab) is desirable.
• Ability to multi-task and methodically manage projects.

What you'll bring:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required. Preferred candidates will have an engineering discipline focus in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of Medical Device experience is preferred.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $72,000.00 - $99,000.00 USD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Able to sit, stand, walk throughout the workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Baxter is a manufacturing environment regulated by the FDA and many other work rules to prevent damage to the product we manufacture. Some of those work rules include but are not limited to:

• Wearing a protective smock and other required PPE at all times while in the manufacturing work area.
• Working in close proximity to other employees.
• Working in an environment that is temperature and humidity controlled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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