Principal Engineer- Value Improvement
BaxterRound lakeUpdate time: June 25,2019
Job Description

Around the world, our employees are united by our mission to save and sustain lives. Together, we create a culture that encourages colleagues to pursue rewarding careers -- where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work as a part of a team they respect, in an environment that values each person’s contributions. We’re happy you’re interested in continuing your career journey with Baxter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead cross functional teams with minimal guidance through the planning, execution, and completion of projects supporting container and disposable product lines across domestic and global manufacturing plants.
  • Lead projects within Baxter’s change control management (CCM) process, from initiation through closure.  Typical change control projects may include value improvement (VIP) and manufacturing support initiatives.   Change Owners must assign and prepare impact assessments, develop change plans, write and execute engineering studies, while working closely with global manufacturing plants, quality, regulatory, purchasing, suppliers, and various scientific/technical groups.
  • Communicate project and task status to project team members, management, and stakeholders on a regular basis.
  • Development and management of technical project schedules based on interface with technical support groups, to meet deliverables and commitments.
  • Generation of technical documentation in support of project deliverables and requirements, such as protocols, reports, specifications, and other change control supporting documents.
  • Technical problem solving and participation in a full range of manufacturing process support activities, for domestic and global manufacturing locations. Utilize engineering tools (e.g. DMAIC, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Statistical Analysis, etc.).
  • Provide engineering support of projects across global manufacturing network for container and disposable products. This may include process improvements, product/process changes, and manufacturing trials.
  • Perform financial planning and assist in the analysis to justify project approval. Provide solutions that reflect understanding of business objectives and cost implications.
  • May mentor/supervise contractors, interns, and/or engineers on assigned work.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering and 5-8 years experience.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present results and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Operate effectively within and lead cross-functional teams globally.
  • Proven technical leadership skills and engineering problem solving ability.
  • Ability to balance theoretical knowledge with empirical results.
  • Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience in a regulated industry.

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.
                                                                                                                                                               
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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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