Sr Process Engineer - Injection Molding

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 position is a key role in the Injection Molding Operations. Primary focus will be on implementing continuous improvement, new business, and capacity expansion projects. Additional focus will also be on manufacturing equipment reliability and process support work within the Injection Molding Operations. You will also be involved in Cross-functional project management within this role.

Your Team

Cleveland’s technology and automation is cutting edge. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV bottles, and various reconstitution devices. This facility produces several major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, tubing extrusion, and device assembly. 

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Baxter encourages and values every employee and believes that all can make contributions toward advancing healthcare for patients; work to be proud of.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Design/modify precision medical molding & inspection equipment.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects.
• Manage capital projects both directly and through coordinating engineers.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Work with plant and corporate groups as well as contractors and vendors.
• Manage start-up, debug, and commission of new manufacturing processes.
• Equipment life cycle management including upgrades, replacement, and decommissioning.
• Product life cycle management including product design changes, material changes, Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) assessments, specification changes, etc.
• Provide technical support/troubleshooting to injection molding operations.
• Demonstrate proactive communication and problem solving.
• Responsible for supporting and achieving Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s).
• Responsible for adhering to FDA Design Control standards at all times.
• Adhering to and maintaining all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, and logbooks.
• Generate technical documents, reports, equipment specifications, and interpret technical drawings/schematics.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Polymer Science degrees are preferred)
• 3+ years Engineering / Manufacturing experience. FDA manufacturing preferred.
• Plastics processing experience such as: plastic bottle blow molding, plastic component injection molding, liquid silicone molding is required.
• Knowledge of and subject matter expertise of Scientific Molding/De-coupled Molding concepts is required.
• Programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, automated assembly, control systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo’s, and vision inspection systems is a plus.
• Design software experience (like AutoCAD, Solid Works, etc.) is a plus.
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification or industry standard equivalent is a plus.
• Project Management skills and experience (including Microsoft Project software) are a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing skills and experience are a plus.

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

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step