Senior Quality Engineer

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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 Role at Baxter

The Senior Quality Engineer position plays a vital role within our Nutrition global business unit, supporting electromechanical as well as software products. This role is responsible for following Baxter quality policies to sustain product quality and ensure compliance and will utilize sound statistical and engineering techniques/tools to investigate non-conformances. As Quality Reviewer, will perform document reviews to support design and labeling change controls. With the help of a supervisor, this role formulates and recommends engineering technical work and contributes to design changes or enhancement of products and processes, in accordance with business objective

What you will be doing:

• Utilizes DMAIC tools to investigate non-conformances and participates in (CAPA)-related activities, including CAPA ownership.
• Utilizes engineering product development/process knowledge to solve straight forward problems. (e.g., FMEA, Design of Experiments, Molding, etc.)
• Performs standard engineering assignments to support change controls and assists cross-functional teams in identification of risks. Supports product testing to ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Understands principles of complaint handling process and supports complaint investigations.
• Conducts complaint trend analysis and analyzes data from various sources (Non-Conformances, Field Corrective Actions, and Complaints) to drive decisions. Facilitates small project teams as needed to accomplish team objectives. Supports Quality internal and external audits as required.
• Provides support for New Product Development and guides team through the development process to ensure compliance to quality systems.

What do you bring:

• Three or more years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Prior experience in product development, design and/or testing within medical device industry.
• Experience with electromechanical devices preferred.
• Display basic understanding of Quality Management System and GMP.
• Display a technical understanding of engineering and product development principles and procedures.
• Possess basic understanding of statistical process controls (SPC), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and DMAIC investigation tools.
• Familiarity with Minitab preferred. Display basic understanding of change controls and risk management principles.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical work.
• Ability to prioritize and present technical information with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrates proven organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $88,000 - $121,000 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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