Manufacturing Improvement Engineer Specialist,

Baxter International Inc.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baxter International Inc. in Mexico's manufacturing hub seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to integrate existing processes and drive improvements in mechanical device production.

You will lead Margin Improvement Projects, manage plans, validate processes, and coordinate with procurement and cross-functional teams to meet cost and quality goals. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and strong English proficiency.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with problem-solving, project management, Lean, Six Sigma (preferred).
• Experience in ISO/FDA-regulated environments and GMP.
• Experience writing and executing IQ/SV/OQ/PQ validations.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage Margin Improvement Projects (MIP) in line with plant plan and department commitments.
• Ensure timely and effective implementation of projects while protecting manufacturing lines.
• Identify opportunities for MIP projects through self-initiated ideas related to raw materials and device manufacturing, assessing feasibility and savings.
• Collaborate with Procurement to manage material/quotes for evaluations.
• Lead Workshops, Kaizen, and VAVE events for MIP ideas and coordinate cross-functional follow-up.
• Lead project planning and direct portions of smaller or segments of larger projects.

Conocimientos

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

ISO/FDA

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Descripción del empleo

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person - regardless of who they are or where they are from - desires 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

Responsible for the integration of existing processes (through transfers from other Baxter sites) and the development and continuous improvement of mechanical device manufacturing processes. May have full project ownership for significant projects within the specialized area.

Responsible for the development and improvement of medical products and manufacturing processes through comprehensive project management, ensuring business objectives are achieved in terms of timeline, cost, and quality.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage Margin Improvement Projects (MIP) in accordance with the plant plan and departmental commitments.
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of assigned projects while preventing any potential impact on manufacturing lines.
• Identify opportunities for potential MIP projects through self-initiated ideas related to direct materials used in device manufacturing, including assessing feasibility, project scope, and validating the financial savings associated with the project.
• Collaborate with the Procurement department to manage material and/or product quotations as part of the evaluation and feasibility assessment of generated ideas.
• Lead and manage Workshops, Kaizen, and/or VAVE events related to idea generation for MIP projects, identifying viable opportunities and providing follow-up with cross-functional teams on generated ideas.
• Lead project planning and may direct portions of smaller projects or segments of larger projects, including scheduling, cost monitoring, resource allocation, workforce loading, and related activities.
• Develop and complete process validation activities (IQ/SV/OQ/PQ/TMV) according to project plan timelines, along with the required updates to specifications, methods, processes, or procedures that are verified or, when applicable, validated in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and QSR 820.75 requirements prior to implementation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related position.
• Experience in problem-solving, project management and leadership, Lean practices, Six Sigma (preferred), and production line transfers. Experience working in ISO/FDA-regulated environments and under GMP requirements.
• Experience writing and executing process validations (IQ/SV/DOE/OQ/PQ).
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal communication skills.

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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