Senior Engineer, Quality
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
Baxter seeks a Senior Engineer, Quality to join our Infusion Therapies and Platforms business in Round Lake, IL. Senior Engineer, Quality is an exciting role in supporting solutions and container design activities within our Design Quality team. This position involves further improving our product quality by actively supporting management of product life cycle activities for a wide array of Baxter's Therapeutic products and associated manufacturing / quality processes. This role is based out of the Round Lake, IL location.
Job description
What you'll be doing
- Leads Post Market Risk Assessments of product issues to assess the need for Action
- Leads product performance investigations via failure analysis in individual complaints or through the evaluation of product-related trends (e.g., complaint, SCAR)
- Leads or participates in cross functional Complaint, Change Control and CAPA Review Boards
- Supports cross functional teams in the readiness for any potential internal and/or external audits and inspections
- Provides Quality support to R&D and laboratory studies, investigations, and instrument qualification activities
- Function as Quality Core Team member supporting new and improved product design and implementation projects (including large programs) and manage a variety of complex issues in associated projects
- Responsible for defining scope of quality deliverables and support for NPD and SPO development activities
What you'll bring
- Display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise.
- Ability to engage management and other functions to influence decisions on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.
- Effectively operate in and facilitate cross-functional teams with minimal guidance.
- Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives, cost implications, and engineering challenges.
- Capable of problem solving and dealing with ambiguous situations.
- Experience with quality systems/ISO requirements.
- Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Science having a minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience or demonstrated performance within Quality or Engineering. A Master's degree can be used in lieu of 2 years of related experience.
Requirements
- Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Science
- 3 to 5 years related experience or demonstrated performance within Quality or Engineering
- Experience with quality systems/ISO requirements
- Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Ability to engage management and other functions to influence decisions
- Effectively operate in and facilitate cross-functional teams with minimal guidance
- Capable of problem solving and dealing with ambiguous situations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.